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Where to Watch The Congress (1989) in the US
- 1989
- TV-G
- 1h 30m
- 7.2IMDb
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What it's about
The sixth documentary from American filmmaker Ken Burns, this one focuses on the most important branch of government, the legislative branch, also known as the United States Congress. Narrated by David McCullough, and featuring an ensemble voice cast: Julie Harris, Derek Jacobi, Paul Roebling, Arthur Miller, Garrison Keillor, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Turner Ward, Shelby Foote, Walter McPherson, Chris Murney, Wendy Tilghman, Jerome Dempsey and Ronnie Gilbert.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Starring
- David McCullough, Charles McDowell, Barbara Fields
Details
- Release date
- Mar 20, 1989
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The Congress (1989) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Congress in the United States?
- The Congress is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on PBS Documentaries (4K), TPT (HD), and WETA+ (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home (4K) and Prime Video (4K).
- Can I stream The Congress or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on PBS Documentaries (4K), TPT (HD), and WETA+ (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home (4K) and Prime Video (4K).
- Can I watch The Congress for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
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