

The Congress
7.6(5)19891h 29m1
For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.
TMDB
7.6/10
5 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- biography
- u.s. congress
- usa politics
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TVG19 Mar 1989
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Congress released?
- The Congress was released on 19 March 1989.
- Where can I watch The Congress online?
- The Congress is available on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+, TPT, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Congress?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Congress is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Congress?
- The Congress holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 5 votes.
- Who directed The Congress?
- The Congress (1989) was directed by Ken Burns.
- How long is The Congress?
- The Congress runs for 1h 29m.











