The Congress
Originally released in 1989. The Congress is a documentary/history film. directed by Ken Burns. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, and Alistair Cooke
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
David McCullough
as Self - Writer / Narrator
Cokie Roberts
as Self - Journalist
Alistair Cooke
as Self - Journalist
Arthur Miller
as Self
Charles McDowell
as Self - Newspaperman
Barbara Fields
as Self - Historian
John C. Stennis
as Self - Former Senator
David Broder
as Self - Reporter
George Tames
as Self - Photographer
James MacGregor Burns
as Self - Historian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Florentine Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Congress about?
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...
Who directed The Congress?
The Congress was directed by Ken Burns.
How long is The Congress?
The Congress has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Congress released?
The Congress was released on March 19, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Congress?
The main cast of The Congress includes David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke, Arthur Miller, Charles McDowell.