The Congress

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    • Versions of this FilmLanguage (Type)
    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)
    Trailer not available yet
    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 )