The Congress

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.

Director: Ken Burns

Cast:David McCullough , Charles McDowell , Barbara Fields , John C. Stennis , Alistair Cooke , Cokie Roberts , David Broder , George Tames , James MacGregor Burns , Jerome Dempsey , Shelby Foote , Ronnie Gilbert , Julie Harris , Derek Jacobi , Garrison Keillor , Walt MacPherson , Arthur Miller , Christopher Murney