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New York: A Documentary Film

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.

1999 |1 Season  | 2h 0m |  Documentary

Cast

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David Ogden Stiers

Narrator

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Creator

Ric Burns

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

PBS