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Sensational Cities - New York |
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The world's greatest city is the subject of this lively documentary narrated by actor James Woods and featuring appearances by a number of historians as well as New York lovers Joan Rivers, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Allen, Donald Trump, actor Brian Dennehy, and former mayor Ed Koch. The history of the city, going way back to the glacier that formed the great harbor of New York, is provided in an informative overview. Life in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam is illustrated with vintage woodcuts and paintings, and the surrender of the city to the English, who named it New York, is ably explained. Contributions by notables, including Alexander Hamilton and Washington Irving, are covered, as is the plundering by legendary corrupt politician "Boss" Tweed. The waves of immigration that have made New York the world's great melting pot are chronicled, and the startling ethnic diversity of the city becomes a major theme of the film. The cultural life of the city is also detailed, with experts on the city providing numerous anecdotes about writers and artists who have drawn inspiration from the city's streets. Problems faced by New York in the modern era, including crime, racial tensions, and fiscal problems, are give appropriate mention in this energetic and visual celebration of the city. --Robert J. McNamara
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