New York: A Documentary Film

Season 1

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.
Where to Watch Season 1
8 Episodes
  • The Country and the City (1609–1825)
    E1
    The Country and the City (1609–1825)Episode 1
  • Order and Disorder (1825–1865)
    E2
    Order and Disorder (1825–1865)Episode 2
  • Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)
    E3
    Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)Episode 3
  • The Power and the People (1898–1918)
    E4
    The Power and the People (1898–1918)Episode 4
  • Cosmopolis (1919–1931)
    E5
    Cosmopolis (1919–1931)Episode 5
  • City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)
    E6
    City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)Episode 6
  • The City and the World (1945–2000)
    E7
    The City and the World (1945–2000)Episode 7
  • The Center of the World (1946–2003)
    E8
    The Center of the World (1946–2003)Episode 8
Cast of Season 1
  • David Ogden StiersNarrator
  • Kenneth JacksonSelf - Commentator
  • Mike WallaceSelf - Commentator
  • John Steele GordonSelf - Commentator
  • Robert A.M. SternSelf - Commentator
 
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