New York: A Documentary Film

New York: A Documentary Film

Documentary

New York: A Documentary Film

1S | 8E
11/14/1999
7.5

1. The Country and the City (1609–1825)

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11/14/1999

2. Order and Disorder (1825–1865)

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11/15/1999

3. Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)

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11/16/1999

4. The Power and the People (1898–1918)

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11/17/1999

5. Cosmopolis (1919–1931)

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11/18/1999

6. City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)

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9/30/2001

7. The City and the World (1945–2000)

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10/1/2001

8. The Center of the World (1946–2003)

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9/8/2003

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.