New York: A Documentary Film (1999)
Documentary
Creator: Ric Burns
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.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
The Country and the City (1609–1825)
Episode 2
Order and Disorder (1825–1865)
Episode 3
Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)
Episode 4
The Power and the People (1898–1918)
Episode 5
Cosmopolis (1919–1931)
Episode 6
City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)
Episode 7
The City and the World (1945–2000)
Episode 8
The Center of the World (1946–2003)
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