The Congress

The Congress (1989)

Documentary History

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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  • Release Date: 1989-03-19
  • Runtime: 1h 29min
  • Director: Ken Burns

Where to Watch The Congress Online

You can now watch The Congress online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Cast

    • David McCullough

      Self - Writer / Narrator

    • Cokie Roberts

      Self - Journalist

    • Alistair Cooke

      Self - Journalist

    • Arthur Miller

      Self

    • Charles McDowell

      Self - Newspaperman

    • Barbara Fields

      Self - Historian

    • John C. Stennis

      Self - Former Senator

    • David Broder

      Self - Reporter

    • George Tames

      Self - Photographer

    • James MacGregor Burns

      Self - Historian

    • Jerome Dempsey

      (voice)

    • Shelby Foote

      (voice)

    • Ronnie Gilbert

      (voice)

    • Julie Harris

      (voice)

    • Derek Jacobi

      (voice)

    • Garrison Keillor

      (voice)

    • Walt MacPherson

      (voice)

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