“A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities”

New York: A Documentary Film (1999)

Name: New York: A Documentary Film
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1999-11-14
Cast: David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace, John Steele Gordon, Robert A.M. Stern

First aired November 14, 19992h/ep1 season · 10 epsRunning

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Overview

This eight-part, 16½-hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.

Created By

Ric Burns