New York: A Documentary Film
S01E04 The Power and the People (1898–1918)
Title: The Power and the People (1898–1918) Plot: As New York transitioned into the 20th century, the dynamic fusion of capitalism, democracy, and change reached a peak. In just one generation, more than 10 million immigrants flocked to the city, drawn by its growing allure, highlighted by the advent of the first subways and towering skyscrapers. From the struggles of New York's most vulnerable residents emerged pivotal legislation that would ultimately reshape the lives of all Americans.
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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)