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The Congress (1989)
TV-G
TV Movie | 90 min | Documentary

The Congress (1989)

TV-G

TV Movie | 90 min | Documentary

The U. S. Congress is one of the country's most important and misunderstood institutions. Ken Burns tells the story behind this branch of government.

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22 cast members

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David McCullough Self - Writer / Narrator Self - Writer / Narrator See fewer	Seabiscuit (2003)
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