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American Experience: New York: A Documentary Film by Ric Burns

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An elegant, lyrical and compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities. This definitive series chronicles the history of New York from its founding in 1624 as a Dutch trading post to its continuing pre-eminence as the cultural and economic capital of the world.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ s_medNotRated NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 2.5 inches; 1.52 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 8Videos
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 17 hours and 30 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)
Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000BITUF2
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 8

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Joseph F. Delgado

Incredibly good, worth watching many times

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018

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Let me get the "but" out of the way: the narration is so full of superlatives about the city the praise becomes tedious and borderline annoying.

Now. I missed the series when it was on PBS and thus took advantage of a lull in my other responsibilities to watch the series. The Burns never cease to amaze: the breadth, the scope of their research and yet thir ability to cover the highlights without missing important details is nothing short of genius. My particular interest in the series came from my involvement in research on immigration to the US for a play of my own (my drama on the subject is being produced this month in Columbia, SC, but I intend to expand my focus with the next play). I don't think I could have gotten a better sense of what early NYC was and what it has become over the years if I had spent a month in a library.

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Thomas G. Field, Jr.

This series should appeal to many who aren't particularly interested in New York

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017

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It gets 5 (maybe 10) stars if compared to other historical accounts. For those unaware of the background, it brings the Erie Canal and the World Trade Center to life. I particularly liked the account of the wire walker, but it was painful for an acrophobic person to watch. The account of the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and similar events provide a perspective on the New Deal. Such accounts also provide interrsting insights into the development of the interstate highway system, urban "renewal" and many other things affecting the entire country.

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T Robertson

Watch history unfold

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017

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The depth and breadth of this documentary series is nothing short of amazing. It's like watching the birth of our country - the good, the bad and the ugly. It's so untarnished. The photos and footage are amazing. I've never seen anything like this. I view this as a history course. Truly a must-see. It can be harrowing. There were times I needed a break. But it draws you in nonetheless.

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Tara A. Lawrence-Stuart

It is so great to buy this landmark series--again.

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020

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I was born in New York (slightly upstate) in the late 1930s, left at age 9 for Arizona, returned at 14, but left again. A lot of the City is still in my memory, especially the Brooklyn Bridge. Taped this series on VCR in the 90s, and bought the series and PBS book as well. When the DVD came out, I bought that too. Watched it on Netflix after wearing the DVD out. Now own it on Prime. Still watch it again and again. What does that tell you?

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William Gustavson

Greater Understanding for these Trying Times!

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017

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We are ordering our second copy! A wonderful gift to give to anyone, especially those with ties to NYC. My husband grew up in Brooklyn, so this is of great interest to him. I grew up in Los Angeles, but, even so, can see that NYC became the model and lessons (good and bad) for all cities. Make sure you buy the version that includes 9/11 as some only go to 2000. This series offers the viewer greater understanding of American history as the city developed displaying its resiliency and power to overcome economic ups and downs. I would recommend it for viewing to families and schools. In addition, this series is helping me to understand more the personality of President Trump and the city he comes from, a city where its strength is found in the diversity of its people, rather than money. Perfect viewing for these trying times! Thanks to all who had a part in its making.

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Chris DaSilva

A Truly Great NYC History Documentary!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016

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Any history (NYC history, to be precise) enthusiast should love this series. Ric Burns does a great job of directing a very long, yet very interesting story on NYC's history, all the way back from the "beginning", when the Dutch discovered the land. Supposedly, the series was originally 7 episodes, and then the events of 9/11 took place, which prompted them to make the 8th episode, which is dedicated to the World Trade Center. Just like the previous 7 episodes on the history of NYC, this 8th episode covers the entire history of the World Trade Center.

I've tried to watch several other geographical history documentaries, and they tend to get slow and kind of boring, but not this. I've watched it several times... all 8 episodes. It's still GREAT.

If you have Amazon Prime, it's currently playing there, so you can stream it "for free" (requires the Amazon Prime membership, obviously). That can change at any time, so if it's still available there, do yourself a favor and get on that!

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Simon Sez

The city that never sleeps ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016

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A must view for history and those that are curious about New York and it's impact on our society and the world. The Series is long at 17 hours, and it's not in high definition, but still very good and passionate about the details and understanding of how New York was formed and how it continues today to be more evolving then ever before. They should do a follow up episode to reflect the 21st century more and NYC impact on today and the future. Recommend highly!

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DJL0455

One of the Best Documentaries I’ve Ever Seen

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019

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Loved everything about this documentary. Great music, great narration by David Ogden Stiers (Major Charles Emerson Winchester III from the TV show M.A.S.H.). I highly recommend this for anybody interested in the history of the City of New York. Full Disclosure: I was born in NYC, and lived there for the first 31 years of my life.

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GRIPPING STUFF

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2010

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Although compared to other great cities New York's history spans a relatively short period, within that time this city's painful and complex growth and development into, perhaps the greatest city in the world, was fast moving and packed with a multiplicity of incidents, disasters, strife, low points, great achievements, and celebration . It would be difficult for any documentary film series, or any other medium to cover the full ambit of the history of this story. Ric Burns's DVD Boxed Documentary Complete Series paints a broad brush over the whole period but skillfully 'colors' in many of the 'landmark' moments that have made New York what it is today.

From his masterly directors 'palette' he has used old photographs, film, recordings, commentary from distinguished historians and a well chosen musical score, to vividly bring to life these important moments in New York's development. The result is a spellbinding series that gives the viewer a ring-side armchair on the birth and growth to maturity of this most unique metropolis.

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stephen kuzak

8 dices of super dope Doc.

Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2018

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Best Doc I've ever seen on anything. Mr. Burns is the man. Great everything!!! Great Narration, great footage, meaningful music, well paced, makes you think about your own life and what it means to live in this world. I love the interviews with all the crazy university profs. Particularly the super stoned guy, the "Urbanist". I'am not saying he's a joke, just odd. I love this guy. Great work from a master Film Maker. Good to watch with a hangover.

Uliversal Studios

! Achtung ! nicht nur NTSC, sondern auch Regioncode

Reviewed in Germany on October 5, 2018

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Da die DVDs aus den USA kommen, haben sie für Normaluser 2 Hürden:
a) die Abspielgeräte müssen NTSC können (ist meist schon gegeben)
b) die DVDs sind mit dem Regioncode 1 (USA) versehen!

ansonsten: Lieferung und Inhalte OK

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Dennis Chang

Multiple perspectives from an amazing city

Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2010

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Loved the New York documentary. What you get is a multitude of voices talking about the city they love. But not only personal perspectives, the documentary offers New York (and it's significance), through the prism of city planning, design, economic development, finance, immigration, industrial relations, et. al. I'm amazed at how much I learned from this documentary. I was also surprised to hear that all of these concepts/issues relating to urban development had it's origin in problems arising out of New York. It's incredible the energy and the number of ideas/trends that sprang up from this amazing city. This documentary has provided me with new ways of thinking about life in a big city. I highly recommend it.

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Alan Mitchell

What you lookin’ at ?

Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2021

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Very interesting topic , excellently presented .
The 9-11 episode is really intense !
I feel like a New Yorker having watched these !