The Congress

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The CongressEnglish (original)zum Film
Synopsis
This portrait of the United States Congress explores the history and promise of one of the country’s most important and least understood institutions. It tells the story of the Capitol building itself – including its burning by the British in the War of 1812 and its completion in the midst of the Civil War – and chronicles the extraordinary personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, the country.
Trivia
World Premier at the National Theatre, Washington D.C. (before the House and Senate)
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Politics
Congress
United States
Ken Burns
American History
History
Runtime (in min.):90
Year Of Production:1988
Countries of Production:,
World Premiere: 01.03.1989
Awards: 
Festivals & Award CeremonyYearStatusAward
CINE Golden Eagle Award1989wonGolden Eagle Award
American Film Festival1989wonRed Ribbon
National Educational Film Festival 1989wonSilver Apple
Satellite Awards2005nominatedGolden Satellite Award
Keywords
Politics; Congress; United States; Ken Burns; American History; History; Society
Categories
History, North American History : USA & Canada, US Politicians & Presidents, Politics, Political Systems, Democracy, Political Institutions, Politicians & Heads of State, US Politicians, Members of the US Congress ( US Senate & House of Representatives )