New York: A Documentary Film
1999 - 2003
7.5 (2)
2 hr 0 min
A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities
1 season, 10 episodes
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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.
Top Cast
David Ogden Stiers as Narrator
Kenneth Jackson as Self - Commentator
Mike Wallace as Self - Commentator
John Steele Gordon as Self - Commentator
Robert A.M. Stern as Self - Commentator
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