Statue of Liberty, The

Synopsis

Traces the history of the construction of the Statue of Liberty and the evolution and meaning of the ideal of liberty which it represents. Follows sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s dream of a monument to liberty through its controversial construction to its dedication in New York Harbor in October 1886. Draws on archival material from over 50 museums and libraries world-wide.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 58 min.

Year of production

2001

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

History

Keywords

Statue of Liberty; United States of America

Credits

Director

Ken Burns

Producer

Buddy Squires; Ken Burns

Writer

Bernard A Weisberger; Geoffrey C Ward

Contributor

David McCullogh

Production Company

Name

CS Associates

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

 

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