New York: A Documentary Film

1999· Documentary

“A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities”

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.

1999-11-14

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Key Crew

DirectorRic Burns

WriterJames Sanders

Director of PhotographyAllen Moore

Full cast & crew (5 cast · 6 crew)

Details

First aired1999-11-14

StatusEnded

StudiosSteeplechase Films · GBH · Thirteen

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating7.5/10 · 2 votes

Original languageen

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