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The Congress

The Congress

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1989 1h 29m7.8

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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. 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.

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DirectorKen Burns
ScreenplayDavid McCullough, Bernard Weisberger
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 19, 1989
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 29m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes4
GenresDocumentary, History
StudioFlorentine Films
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Cast

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Writer / Narrator

Cokie Roberts

Cokie Roberts

Self - Journalist

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Alistair Cooke

Self - Journalist

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Self

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Charles McDowell

Self - Newspaperman

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Barbara Fields

Self - Historian

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John C. Stennis

Self - Former Senator

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David Broder

Self - Reporter

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George Tames

Self - Photographer

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James MacGregor Burns

Self - Historian

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Jerome Dempsey

(voice)

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Shelby Foote

(voice)

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Ronnie Gilbert

(voice)

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Julie Harris

(voice)

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

(voice)

Garrison Keillor

Garrison Keillor

(voice)

Walt MacPherson

Walt MacPherson

(voice)

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Where can I watch The Congress?

The Congress (1989) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical...

Who directed The Congress?

The Congress (1989) was directed by Ken Burns. The film is a Documentary, History production with a runtime of 1h 29m, rated 7.8/10.

How long is The Congress?

The Congress runs 1h 29m (89 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.8/10 from 4 votes. Genre: Documentary, History.

Is The Congress worth watching?

The Congress is rated 7.8/10 by 4 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Documentary and History fans.