The Statue of Liberty (film)
The Statue of Liberty is a 1985 American documentary film on the history of the Statue of Liberty. It was produced and directed by Ken Burns. The film, which first aired on October 28, 1985, was narrated by historian David McCullough and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.Contributors
The film includes readings by Jeremy Irons and Arthur Miller, among others. McCullough, then-New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, former congresswoman Barbara Jordan, director Miloš Forman, writers James Baldwin and Jerzy Kosinski, musician Ray Charles, and poet Carolyn Forché are among those interviewed.
Paul Simon's song "American Tune" is heard at the beginning and end of the film. Also included are vintage clips dealing with Lady Liberty from the films The Immigrant, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Anything Can Happen, and Planet of the Apes.
