The Statue of Liberty (1985)

The Statue of Liberty

1985

History Documentary

Synopsis

For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Featuring rare archival photographs, paintings and drawings, readings from actual diaries, letters and newspapers of the day, the fascinating story of this universally admired monument is told. In interviews with Americans from all walks of life, including former New York governor Mario Cuomo, the late congresswoman Barbara Jordan and the late writers James Baldwin and Jerzy Kosinski, The Statue of Liberty examines the nature of liberty and the significance of the statue to American life. Nominated for both the Academy Award ® and the Emmy Award ®, The Statue of Liberty received the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle, the Christopher Award and the Blue Ribbon at the American Film Festival.

Credits

Director

Ken Burns

Cast

Arthur Miller as Self (voice)

Barbara Jordan as Self - Former Congresswoman

David McCullough as Self - Historian / Narrator

Derek Jacobi as Self (voice)

James Baldwin as Self - Writer

Jeremy Irons as Self (voice)

Jerzy Kosiński as Self - Writer

Mario Cuomo as Self - Governor of New York