New York: A Documentary Film - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Country and the City (1609–1825)

Name: Eps 1: The Country and the City (1609–1825)
Released: 1999-11-14
Rating: 3.8

1999-11-14 • 120 min • ⭐ 7.5/10

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.

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About New York: A Documentary Film

Title: New York: A Documentary Film

First Air Date: 1999-11-14

Last Air Date: 2003-09-08

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.5/10 (from 2 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 8

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Steeplechase Films, GBH, Thirteen

Synopsis

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.