New York: A Documentary Film (1999)

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1999

Genre: Documentary , History

About: The series New York: A Documentary Film were first aired in 1999 and are part of the documentary and history genres. Links are up for the available episodes and new ones will be added once they are available online.

Plot: 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. Read More