The Statue Of Liberty (1985)

  
Format:  The Statue Of Liberty DVD 
 
 
The definitive portrait of "the Lady" and those she has touched and inspired over the years. Hear how France's gift to America was first met with skepticism and derision, see rare photos and film of the statue's construction and early years, and comments by Mario Cuomo, Ray Charles, Milos Forman and Jerzy Kosinski; directed by Ken Burns ("The Civil War"). 58 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Academy Award ®
Nominee: Best Documentary Feature
 
SKU: D36379
$17.99
Regularly $19.99
Category:
Documentary
Director:
Ken Burns
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White / Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Mario Cuomo, James Baldwin, Jerzy Kosinski, Vartan Gregorian, Barbara L Jordan, Ray Charles, Caroline Forche, Sol Linowitz, David Mccullough, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Arthur Miller, Paul Roebling, Milos Forman
 

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