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Bridge Of Spies

Bridge of Spies earned nominations for six Academy Awards for this riveting true story based on Cold War history. Attorney Jim Donovan fails to win the freedom of accused spy Rudolf Abel in court, but history presents him with another opportunity. He goes to Cold War Berlin at great personal risk to negotiate a prisoner exchange for the release of captured U-2 pilot Gary Francis Powers.

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Bridge of Spies brings the Cold War to life for students in U.S. History and AP World History: Modern classes. Our Discussion Guide offers questions to expand understanding of the Cold War, the U-2 incident, the Berlin Wall, and important U.S. constitutional issues.

We also offer educational resources for two additional Steven Spielberg films: Schindler’s List and The Post.

Film runtime: 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Film rating: PG-13. Common Sense Media rates Bridge of Spies appropriate for ages 13+.

Where to Watch: Watch Bridge of Spies on Amazon or other streaming platforms. Or buy the Blu-ray or DVD.

Bridge of Spies Discussion Guide
  • The Cold War
  • The U-2 Program
  • Jim Donovan, Attorney-at-Law
  • The Case of Rudolf Abel
  • Going to Berlin
  • Implications for Today
  • Additional Resources

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Related Resources

Teaching about the Cold War? We also recommend our Hidden Figures Curriculum Guide and Hidden Figures Discussion Guide.

This Steven Spielberg film was nominated for six Academy Awards; Mark Rylance won the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Rudolf Abel. Learn more about teaching with Academy Award Wining Films.

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