The Statue of Liberty is a 1985 American documentary film on the history of the Statue of Liberty. It was produced by Ken Burns. The film included readings by Jeremy Irons and Arthur Miller, among others. The film first aired on October 28, 1985. It was narrated by historian David McCullough. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
McCullough, then-New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, director Milos Forman, writers James Baldwin and Jerzy Kosinski, musician Ray Charles and poet Carolyn Forche are among those interviewed. The film also featured vintage film footage that deals with Lady Liberty from the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Bugs Bunny and Planet of the Apes.
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