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New York: A Documentary Film

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New York: A Documentary Film

1999 – 2026 (completed) · 1 seasons · 10 episodes · United States · English

New York: A Documentary Film (1999) is a solid-tier series on goodrecmovies, rated 8.8/10 on IMDb from 409 votes. Updated

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★ 8.8IMDb · 409

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

JustWatch
PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelThirteen

Top cast

12
Kenneth Jackson
Self - Commentator
Kenneth Jackson
Self
David Ogden Stiers
Narrator
Mike Wallace
Self - Commentator
Robert A.M. Stern
Self - Commentator
John Steele Gordon
Self - Commentator
Robert Sean Leonard
Self
Robert Sean Leonard
Self - Narrator
Pete Hamill
Self - Commentator
Philip Bosco
Self
Brendan Gill
Self - Commentator
Eli Wallach
Self

Seasons

1

best episode: S1E4 — The Power and The People ★ 9.0 (49)

S110 eps · ★ 8.7
  • E1The Country and The City★ 8.955
  • E2Order and Disorder★ 8.950
  • E3Sunshine and Shadow★ 8.848
  • E4The Power and The People★ 9.049
  • E5Cosmopolis★ 8.746
  • E6City of Tomorrow★ 8.542
  • E7The City and the World (1945-2000)★ 8.541
  • E8The Center of The World★ 9.047
  • E9Shadows of the Past★ 8.715
  • E10The Future of Cities★ 7.916

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Where to watch

JustWatch

Seasons

1

best episode: S1E4 — The Power and The People ★ 9.0 (49)

S110 eps · ★ 8.7
  • E1The Country and The City★ 8.955
  • E2Order and Disorder★ 8.950
  • E3Sunshine and Shadow★ 8.848
  • E4The Power and The People★ 9.049
  • E5Cosmopolis★ 8.746
  • E6City of Tomorrow★ 8.542
  • E7The City and the World (1945-2000)★ 8.541
  • E8The Center of The World★ 9.047
  • E9Shadows of the Past★ 8.715
  • E10The Future of Cities★ 7.916

Top cast

12
KKenneth JacksonSelf - CommentatorKKenneth JacksonSelfDDavid Ogden StiersNarratorMMike WallaceSelf - CommentatorRRobert A.M. SternSelf - CommentatorJJohn Steele GordonSelf - CommentatorRRobert Sean LeonardSelfRRobert Sean LeonardSelf - NarratorPPete HamillSelf - CommentatorPPhilip BoscoSelfBBrendan GillSelf - CommentatorEEli WallachSelf

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