The Congress

March. 19,1989      G
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

David McCullough as  Self - Writer / Narrator
Cokie Roberts as  Self - Journalist
Arthur Miller as  Self
Derek Jacobi as  (voice)
Garrison Keillor as  (voice)
Walt MacPherson as  (voice)

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Reviews

BootDigest
1989/03/19

Such a frustrating disappointment

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Console
1989/03/20

best movie i've ever seen.

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Arianna Moses
1989/03/21

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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Janis
1989/03/22

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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