New York: A Documentary Film (series)
- User score: 7.5
- Creator: Ric Burns
- Production companies: Steeplechase Films, GBH, Thirteen
- Genre: Documentary
- Release date: 11/14/1999
- Release date of last episode: 9/8/2003
- Series status: Ended
- Seasons count: 1 ( List of episodes )
- Episodes count: 8
- Run time: 120 min.
Series description
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.