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The Congress

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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.

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Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Congress is worthy of a larger documentary film/series rather than having to cram 200 years of history into 90 minutes. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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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.
Director
Ken Burns
Producer
Ken Burns, Stephen Ives
Screenwriter
David McCullough, Bernard Weisberger, Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns
Production Co
Florentine Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m