New York: A Documentary Film
S01E01 — The Country and the City (1609–1825)
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S01E01 — The Country and the City (1609–1825)
New York: A Documentary Film
S01E01 The Country and the City (1609–1825)
The episode explores the central themes that have influenced New York's evolution: commerce and capitalism, diversity and democracy, as well as transformation and creativity. It traces the city's origins as a Dutch trading post, known as New Amsterdam, a hub of trade and opportunity. Following this, it became British New York, a colony propped up by slavery and gifted to the Duke of York by King Charles. The narrative continues as New York emerges as a crucial site during the American Revolution, eventually becoming the nation’s first capital and a defining symbol of urban life and American values.
Season 1 Episodes
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Invasion Of The Land
The Country and the City (1609–1825)
Taking to the Air
Order and Disorder (1825–1865)
The Silk Spinners
Sunshine and Shadow (1865–1898)
Intimate Relations
The Power and the People (1898–1918)
Supersocieties
Cosmopolis (1919–1931)
City of Tomorrow (1929–1941)
The City and the World (1945–2000)
The Center of the World (1946–2003)