New York: A Documentary Film (1999)

Documentary · History

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.

IMDb rating: 9.1 (1,245 votes)
Episode average: 8.7 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (1999)

8.73 avg 10 episodes 8.9 → 8.1 122 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Country and The City	8.9	55
2	Order and Disorder	8.9	50
3	Sunshine and Shadow	8.8	47
4	The Power and The People	9.0	49
5	Cosmopolis	8.7	46
6	City of Tomorrow	8.5	42
7	The City and the World (1945-2000)	8.5	41
8	The Center of The World	9.0	46
9	Shadows of the Past	8.9	14
10	The Future of Cities	8.1	14