The Congress
1989
⭐7.3(6 votes)
1h 29m
DocumentaryHistory
Overview
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.
About The Congress
The Congress (1989) is a Documentary, History film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Congress on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+, TPT, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
