New York: A Documentary Film (1999)
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.
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes season 1
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1x1
The country and the city (1609–1825)
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1x2
Order and disorder (1825–1865)
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1x3
Sunshine and shadow (1865–1898)
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1x4
The power and the people (1898–1918)
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1x5
Cosmopolis (1919–1931)
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1x6
City of tomorrow (1929–1941)
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1x7
The city and the world (1945–2000)
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1x8
The center of the world (1946–2003)
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1x9
The future of cities (2003–2025), part 1
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1x10
The future of cities (2003–2025), part 2
