New York: A Documentary Film 25 years old
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.
Credits

Martin Scorsese
Commentator

Donald Trump
Commentator

David Ogden Stiers
Narrator

Allen Ginsberg
Commentator

Mike Wallace
Commentator

David McCullough
Commentator
Cast
Name | Character |
---|---|
Martin Scorsese He was 56 , now 82 years old | as Commentator |
Donald Trump He was 53 , now 78 years old | as Commentator |
David Ogden Stiers He was 57 , 75 years old when he died | as Narrator |
Allen Ginsberg He was 73 , 70 years old when he died | as Commentator |
Mike Wallace He was 81 , 93 years old when he died | as Commentator |
David McCullough He was 66 , now 91 years old | as Commentator |
Fran Lebowitz She was 49 , now 74 years old | as Commentator |
Rudolph Giuliani He was 55 , now 80 years old | as Commentator |
Ed Koch He was 74 , 88 years old when he died | as Commentator |
Crew
Name | Job title |
---|---|
Brian Keane Sound He was 46 , now 72 years old | Music |
James Sanders Writing | Writer |
Buddy Squires Camera | Director of Photography |
Allen Moore Camera | Director of Photography |

New York: A Documentary Film (25 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1999-11-14
- Runtime: [120] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 8