Sensational Cities - New York

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Starring: James Woods
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Release Date: 2002-02-26
Running Time: 100 minutes
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

Excellent travel source for NYC
The reviews of this dvd are right on track.
This provides valuable video of the streets, pace, and attitudes of NYC and its locals. The history behind NYC is an excellent way to realize the capacity, excitement, and potential that NYC provides new visitors. What is awestruck is that Manhattan has so much to see, its physically impossible to see and do it all in a short time. If you do, you'll miss something worthwhile.

I purchased this dvd along with Globe Trecker, NYC, and both were very helpful. The coolest part of it was seeing buildings, steets, and people before arriving for my trip on July 23-27.
The result was I was not as overwhelmed with it all when I arrived.
NYC.......ahhh.........the adrenaline continually is pumped
Jeff Smith
jsmith27379@triad.rr.com

Great overview of a great city
I previewed this DVD before visiting New York last month. It is a nice and concise overview of the history of New York.

After watching the DVD, you gain a good understanding of the influence of immigrants to New York City, and how their contributions collectively built the city to the great metropolis that it is today.

Best way to See NYC !
Although obviously made before September 11th, this history of New York is fantastic. It moves like a rocket and James Woods is great as the narrator. It's really great when dealing with little-known parts of New York's history -- like how Central Park got started and the origins of Wall Street.
If you have any interest at all in New York, you should see this!