New York: A Documentary Film

Season 1 Episode 4: The Power and the People (1898–1918)

As New York spilled into the new century, the extraordinary interplay of capitalism, democracy and transformation surged to a climax. During a single generation, over 10 million immigrants arrived in New York. The city itself became an even more dramatic lure with the construction of the first subways and skyscrapers. And arising from the plight of New York's most exploited citizens came landmark legislation that would eventually transform the lives of all Americans.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

10

Cast:

David Ogden Stiers, Kenneth Jackson, Mike Wallace

Quality:

HD

Duration:

120 min

First Air:

1999

Rating:

7.5