Quick Overview

These seven brilliant programs by America’s foremost documentary filmmaker comprise a glorious anthem to a great nation and its people. “Brooklyn Bridge” and “Statue of Liberty” chronicle the conception and building of these magnificent structures that grace New York Harbor. “Empire of the Air” is an absorbing history of radio and the men who created it, while “The Congress” is a fascinating portrait of this unique American institution. Opposites in almost every way, artist “Thomas Hart Benton” and politician “Huey Long” are portrayed in compelling biographies. “The Shakers” is a moving tribute to the most enduring religious experiment in American history.

Main Features:

Actors: Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Richard Pini
Directors: Amy Stechler, Ken Burns
Writers: David McCullough, Amy Stechler, Ken Burns, Bernard Weisberger, Geoffrey C. Ward
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 7
Studio: PBS Paramount
DVD Release Date: September 28, 2004
Run Time: 540 minutes