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New York: A Documentary Film

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1999–2003
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New York: A Documentary Film (1999)
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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.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.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.

  • Stars
    • David Ogden Stiers
    • Kenneth Jackson
    • Mike Wallace
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    • Stars
      • David Ogden Stiers
      • Kenneth Jackson
      • Mike Wallace
    • 24User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    • Narrator
    Kenneth Jackson
    • Self - Commentator
    Mike Wallace
    Mike Wallace
    Robert A.M. Stern
    • Self - Commentator
    John Steele Gordon
    • Self - Commentator
    Pete Hamill
    Pete Hamill
    • Self - Commentator
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    Mike Wallace
    Mike Wallace
    • Self - Commentator
    Brendan Gill
    • Self - Commentator
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    George Plimpton
    George Plimpton
    David McCullough
    David McCullough
    • Self - Commentator
    Robert A. Caro
    Robert A. Caro
    • Self - Commentator
    Lucy Sante
    Lucy Sante
    • Self - Commentator
    Calvin O. Butts III
    Calvin O. Butts III
    • Self - Commentator
    Alfred Kazin
    • Self - Commentator
    Craig Steven Wilder
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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.
    • 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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    One of the Best Documentaries on NYC Ever...

    Since my parents took me to a NYC automat when I was seven, I have always been fascinated by New York City. Ric Burns' documentary, "New York: A Documentary Film" made me love the city even more. I recently purchased the new 7 DVD set, which includes the recently completed episodes that brought the series up to 1999, before the tragedy of Sept. 11th. I was glued to the production immediately, from the majestic aerial footage to the great variety of historians, architects, writers and politicians who guide you through this historical tour. If you want to learn more about NYC, this documentary is your primer!
    • mcasano
    • Feb 14, 2002
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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • PBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Experience: New York - A Documentary Film
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • New York Historical Society
      • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
      • Steeplechase Films
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