New York: A Documentary Film
“A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities”
7.5/ 10 2 votes 1999 120m / ep 4 popularity
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.
Creator: Ric Burns
Network: PBS
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Status
Ended
David Ogden Stiers
Narrator
Kenneth Jackson
Self - Commentator
Mike Wallace
Self - Commentator
John Steele Gordon
Self - Commentator
Robert A.M. Stern
Self - Commentator
Robert Caro
Self - Commentator
David McCullough
Self - Commentator
Fran Lebowitz
Self - Commentator
