New York: A Documentary Film
A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities
November 14, 1999
1 Season
10 Episodes
Ended
Documentary
7.5
User Score
2 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Ended
Created by:
Ric Burns
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
Network:
PBS
Aired:
1999–2003
Top Cast
David Ogden Stiers
Narrator
Kenneth Jackson
Self - Commentator
Mike Wallace
Self - Commentator
John Steele Gordon
Self - Commentator
Robert A.M. Stern
Self - Commentator
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