New York: A Documentary Film

Documentary

1999

1 Season

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November 14, 1999 - September 8, 2003Season 1 of New York: A Documentary Film has 8 episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

S1 E1: The Country and the City (1609–1825)

Nov 14, 19992h

The series begins by identifying the key themes that shaped New York's history: commerce and capitalism, diversity and democracy, transformation and creativity. The episode charts the development of the city founded by the Dutch as a purely commercial enterprise, first as New Amsterdam, a freewheeling enclave of trade and opportunity; then as the British New York, a colony fueled by slavery which was bestowed as a birthday gift upon the Duke of York by his brother, King Charles; soon after as a strategically pivotal locale in the American Revolution; and ultimately as the city of New York: the nation's first capital and the place destined to define urban life in America -- and American ideals.

Series info

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.

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Ratings

IMDB: 9.1TMDB: 7.5

Original Language

English

Creator

Ric Burns

Release Date

November 14, 1999

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