The Congress

The Congress is a documentary film that explores the history and promise of the United States Congress over its first 200 years. Narrated by David McCullough, the film features interviews with notable writers, journalists, and historians, including Charles McDowell, Cokie Roberts, Alistair Cooke, and Arthur Miller, among others. Using historical photographs, newsreels, and live footage, the documentary chronicles pivotal periods in American history and the personalities that shaped the institution of Congress.