The Statue of Liberty
Synopsis
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.
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey C. Ward, Bernard Weisberger
- Original Title
- The Statue of Liberty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Burns
Geoffrey C. Ward, Bernard Weisberger
Peter Hutton
Noëlle Penraat, Paul Barnes
Marcie Setlow, Buddy Squires, Ken Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Burns
Director
Noëlle Penraat
Editor
Geoffrey C. Ward
Writer
Bernard Weisberger
Writer
Buddy Squires
Producer
Ken Burns
Producer
Paul Barnes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Statue of Liberty
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What is The Statue of Liberty about?
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.
Who directed The Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty was directed by Ken Burns.
Who stars in The Statue of Liberty?
The principal cast of The Statue of Liberty includes David McCullough, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Paul Roebling, Arthur Miller.
When was The Statue of Liberty released and how long is it?
The Statue of Liberty was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).