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New York: A Documentary Film (1999–2003) — history on PBS
About New York: A Documentary Film
New York: A Documentary Film ended on September 8, 2003. The series concluded after its first season, which aired from November 14, 1999, to September 8, 2003, on PBS. This documentary series is no longer in production and has not been renewed or announced for a return.
The show was a comprehensive history of New York City, covering its development from Dutch settlement to the terrorist attacks nearly 400 years later. Ric Burns, the brother of Ken Burns, directed the series, which was presented in a sentimental tone. It offered a detailed and lyrical narrative of the city’s past, intertwining the history of New York with that of America itself. With a length of approximately fourteen hours, the documentary provided an in-depth look at the city’s evolution and significance.
The cast included John Steele Gordon, Kenneth Jackson, and David Ogden Stiers, who served as commentators and narrator.
New York: A Documentary Film episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2003 | S1·E8 | The Center of the World (1946-2003) |
| October 1, 2001 | S1·E7 | The City and the World (1945-2000) |
| September 30, 2001 | S1·E6 | City of Tomorrow (1929-1941) |
| November 18, 1999 | S1·E5 | Cosmopolis (1919-1931) |
| November 17, 1999 | S1·E4 | The Power and the People (1898-1918) |
| November 16, 1999 | S1·E3 | Sunshine and Shadow (1865-1898) |
| November 15, 1999 | S1·E2 | Order and Disorder (1825-1865) |
| November 14, 1999 | S1·E1 | The Country and the City (1609-1825) |
