The Congress

Name: The Congress
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1989-01-01
Rating: 6
Cast: David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke, Arthur Miller, Charles McDowell

1989| 1h 29m| IMDb 6.0

The Congress (1989) is currently streaming in the UK on PBS America On Demand. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Documentary History

For over 200 years, The United States Congress has been one of the country’s most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant and thoughtful portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this American institution. This film is now fully restored in high definition!

Director: Ken Burns