Docs & Dialogue: Statue of Liberty

Docs & Dialogue: Statue of Liberty

Tuesday, May 12th, 1:00 p.m.

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. The film is 60 minutes, not rated, and made possible through Kanopy. The program is free  and open to the public.