The Statue of Liberty (1985)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

David McCullough

Self - Historian / Narrator

Jeremy Irons

Self (voice)

Derek Jacobi

Self (voice)

Paul Roebling

Self (voice)

Arthur Miller

Self (voice)

James Baldwin

Self - Writer

Mario Cuomo

Self - Governor of New York

Miloš Forman

Self - Film Director

Jerzy Kosiński

Self - Writer

Barbara Jordan

Self - Former Congresswoman

Ray Charles

Self - Composer

Director & Crew

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