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
Martin Scorsese

Commentator

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Commentator

Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg

Commentator

Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace

Commentator

David McCullough
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 71 years old Music
James Sanders Writing Writer
Buddy Squires Camera Director of Photography
Allen Moore Camera Director of Photography
New York: A Documentary Film poster
New York: A Documentary Film (25 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1999-11-14
  • Runtime: [120] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 8