Statue of Liberty

For more than a century, the Statue of Liberty has stood as a powerful symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling, and provocative portrait of the monument, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s most enduring symbol and the deeper meaning of liberty itself. Through rare archival photographs, paintings, and drawings, along with readings from contemporary diaries, letters, and newspapers, the film tells the fascinating story of a monument admired around the world. Drawing on interviews with Americans from all walks of life, including former New York governor Mario Cuomo, the late congresswoman Barbara Jordan, and the late writers James Baldwin and Jerzy Kosinski, The Statue of Liberty examines the nature of freedom and the monument’s enduring significance in American life.