New York: A Documentary Film

Trace New York’s turbulent journey through the final decades of the 20th century. In this follow-up to the landmark 8-part New York: A Documentary Film, witness the dizzying story of decline and rebirth that sees America’s largest city plunged into the gravest downturn in its history, only to rise again in a remarkable transformation by century’s end.

Follow New York’s stunning transformation in the decades since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. As the city reckons with multiple major crises, including financial collapse, Superstorm Sandy, and a devastating pandemic, it defies the predictions of doomsayers and rebuilds--emerging each time more resilient.