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The Congress
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THE CONGRESS

19891h 29m7.6 TMDb

Directed by Ken Burns

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For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution.

Cast

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Writer / Narrator

Cokie Roberts

Cokie Roberts

Self - Journalist

Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke

Self - Journalist

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Self

Charles McDowell

Charles McDowell

Self - Newspaperman

Barbara Fields

Barbara Fields

Self - Historian

John C. Stennis

John C. Stennis

Self - Former Senator

David Broder

David Broder

Self - Reporter

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity7.7
Humor5.3
Realism9.3
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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