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New York: A Documentary Film ()

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Season: 1 Years: 2003 2001 1999
Exploration of New York City's rich history as a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals.
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations.
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  Narrator (8 episodes, 1999-2003)
Kenneth Jackson ...
  Self - Commentator (8 episodes, 1999-2003)
Mike Wallace
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Mike Wallace
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John Steele Gordon ...
  Self - Commentator (7 episodes, 1999-2001)
Robert A.M. Stern ...
  Self - Commentator (7 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (6 episodes, 1999-2003)
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  Self - Commentator (6 episodes, 1999-2001)
Brendan Gill ...
  Self - Commentator (6 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (5 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (5 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (5 episodes, 1999-2001)
Craig Steven Wilder ...
  Self - Commentator (5 episodes, 1999-2001)
Alfred Kazin ...
  Self - Commentator (5 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (5 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  (4 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (4 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (4 episodes, 1999-2001)
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Daniel Czitrom ...
  Self - Commentator (4 episodes, 1999)
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  Self - Commentator (4 episodes, 1999)
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  Self - Comentator (3 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999-2001)
Marshall Berman ...
  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999-2001)
David Levering Lewis ...
  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999-2001)
Carol Willis ...
  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999-2001)
Josh Hamilton
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  (3 episodes, 1999)
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Caleb Carr ...
  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999)
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  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999)
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  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999)
John Kuo Wei Tchen ...
  Self - Commentator (3 episodes, 1999)
Joshua Freeman ...
  Self - Commentator (2 episodes, 1999-2001)
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  Self - Commentator (2 episodes, 1999)
Frederic Kimball
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Gretchen Sullivan Sorin ...
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Thomas Bender ...
  Self - Commentator (2 episodes, 1999)
Margo Jefferson ...
  Self - Commentator (2 episodes, 1999)
David Margulies
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Ruth J. Abram ...
  Self - Commentator (2 episodes, 1999)
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  Self - Commentator (2 episodes, 2001)

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Plot Summary

Ric Burns (brother of the famed documentarian Ken Burns) presents an exhaustive history of New York City from the settling of the area by the Dutch to the attack by terrorists nearly 400 years later. Told in a sentimental tone, Burns weaves a lyrical tale of the great metropolis that encompasses not only the city's streets, but also that of the history of America. Though around fourteen hours in length, this epic documentary presents a thoughtful, entertaining look at our relatively young country. Written by Chris Bogner

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Also Known As
  • American Experience: New York - A Documentary Film (United States)
  • Нью-Йорк: Документальный фильм (Russia)
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  • 600 min
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Trivia The radio commercial for the Standard Oil Company at the 25:00 mark of episode 5 is being read by Ken Carpenter, who for years would continue to be heard on a variety of radio programs such as The Great Gildersleeve and Bing Crosby. See more »
Movie Connections Features In the Street (2013). See more »
Quotes Mario M. Cuomo: We had this fantastic contradiction of people who hated you so much, they were willing to give up their life to take yours - and people who loved humanity so much, that they were willing to run into the darn building, in the smoke and flame, just to save the life of somebody they never met.
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