Storyline
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. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.
Cast & Crew
David McCullough
Self - Writer / Narrator
Lead
Cokie Roberts
Self - Journalist
Alistair Cooke
Self - Journalist
Arthur Miller
Self
CM
Charles McDowell
Self - Newspaperman
BF
Barbara Fields
Self - Historian
JC
John C. Stennis
Self - Former Senator
DS
David S. Broder
Self - Reporter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ken Burns's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Congress is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
