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New York: A Documentary Film is an eight-part, 17½ hour, American documentary film on the history of New York City. It was directed by Ric Burns and originally aired in the U.S. on PBS. The film was a production of Steeplechase Films in association with WGBH Boston, Thirteen/ WNET, and The New-York Historical Society .
Nov 14, 1999 · A seven-part series that traces New York City's history from 1609 to 2003, covering its role as a laboratory of modern life, a melting pot of cultures, and a crucible of social change. Explore the themes of commerce, diversity, transformation, and creativity that shaped the city and the nation.
New York: A Documentary Film: With David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace, Mike Wallace. 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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Sep 8, 2003 · The eighth episode of Ric Burns' series traces the history and significance of the World Trade Center, from its conception to its destruction and aftermath. Explore the global economic, urban and architectural impact of the twin towers and their role in the events of September 11, 2001.
The Burns family has come up with some fine work, from Baseball, to the Civil War; and now the latest, New York. A fine successor. Ric Burns explores the early history of New York, starting with the God-created attributes of the region and one of the world's finest natural seaports.
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The period of 1825 to 1865 in the history on New York City is narrated by David Ogden Stiers. We see the rise of the city as a cultural centre, to influx of blacks, Italians and Germans. This show concludes with the Civil War Draft Riots, American's bloodiest civil disturbance.
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An elegant, lyrical and compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities. This definitive series chronicles the history of New York from its founding in 1624 as a Dutch trading post to its continuing pre-eminence as the cultural and economic capital of the world.
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