New York, New York (1977)

Fantastic documentary
Gives a detailed and brilliant look at the shaping, and reshaping, of what would become the most identifiable city the world has ever seen. From its roots as a dutch trading post, to the construction of Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge, to the ghettos and tenements of immigrants, through the growth and destruction ushered in by Robert Moses, the financial ruin of the 1970's and the fall of the two towers that mightily stood in its financial district, this documentary covers it all.

An absolutely beautiful project that will give you a deeper appreciation for the most ecclectic city on the face of this earth.

A GREAT DOCUMENTARY
After having only seen one episode on PBS, I knew I had to get this. I first purchased the 7-disc set and then when they came out with the 8-disc one after 9/11, I gave the old one to my parents and got this.

This is not just about New York City, it is also the story of America. I pull this documentary out every once in a while and either watch just one episode or the whole thing. Yes, it is THAT good.

Watching this, you will feel virtually every emotion. Happiness, sadness and absolute anger (especially when it comes to the Triangle fire). David Ogden Stiers is perfectly suited for the narration and the soundtrack is a wonderful treat as well. Every time I watch this, I leave my heart in New York.

a i'm proud to be a Dutchman, the founders of New-York
Great documentairy.
New-York ( for me, New-Amsterdam ) is a great city and deserve this documentairy.
The music used in de dvd is also great.
For everybody who loved New-York i recommended this dvd.
It tells a true story from the start, when we, the Dutch, founded the greatest place on earth.