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14/11/1999 Documentary 2h 0m
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A compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities

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.

Top billed cast

  1. David Ogden Stiers

    Narrator

  2. Kenneth Jackson

    Self - Commentator

  3. Mike Wallace

    Self - Commentator

  4. John Steele Gordon

    Self - Commentator

  5. Robert A.M. Stern

    Self - Commentator

  6. Robert Caro

    Self - Commentator

  7. David McCullough

    Self - Commentator

  8. Fran Lebowitz

    Self - Commentator

  9. Donald Trump

    Self - Commentator

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 1

 1999 | 10 Episodes

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
New York: A Documentary Film

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