New York: A Documentary Film(1999)
A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities
7.51 season10 episodesEnded
Documentary
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.
- First aired:
- 1999-11-14
- Last aired:
- 2003-09-08
Cast
David Ogden Stiers
Narrator
Kenneth Jackson
Kenneth Jackson
Self - Commentator
Mike Wallace
Self - Commentator
John Steele Gordon
John Steele Gordon
Self - Commentator
Robert A.M. Stern
Robert A.M. Stern
Self - Commentator
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