The film was a production of steeplechase films in association with wgbh boston, thirteenwnet, and the new york historical society the series was written by burns and james sanders and produced by burnss. Opinions of new york american experience official site. Follow over 350 years of big apple history and lore with director ric burns epic eightpart documentary on americas largest city, from the founding of dutch trading post new amsterdam in 1626 to its rise as a global leader in economics, fashion, communications and the arts. A documentary film episode 3 sunshine and shadow 1865 1898 ric burns brother of the famed documentarian ken burns presents an exhaustive history of new york city from the settling of the area by the dutch to the attack by terrorists nearly 400 years later. Sunshine and shadow 1865 1898 this episode of new york. Episode three, sunshine and shadow videorecording a steeplechase films production. New york city, with its splendid natural harbor, bustling commercial attitude, and crowds of people, is a magnet for writers. New york, a documentary film 03 sunshine and shadow. Episode one begins in 1609 and chronicles the arrival of the dutch. This period in new york s history covers many local characters and the corruption but also the building of the brooklyn bridge and the erection of the statue of liberty. Sunshine and shadow 18651898 november 16, 1999 ric burns brother of the famed documentarian ken burns presents an exhaustive history of new york city from the settling of the area by the dutch to the attack by terrorists nearly 400 years later. The film was a coproduction of thirteen new york and wgbh boston. The film was a production of steeplechase films in association with wgbh boston, thirteenwnet, and the newyork historical society.
Episode two looks at new york s rise as a burgeoning cultural center and multiethnic port. The industrial revolution redefines the city, where an unrivaled concentration of wealth coexists beside unparalleled poverty. During the gilded age, new york was home to the greatest concentration of wealth in human history, says narrator david ogden stiers. Sunshine and shadow, 18651898 this episode examines the postwar gilded age, when the expansion of wealth and povertyand the schism between thembuilt to a crescendo. In the gilded age of america, there were two components of life in new york city. A documentary film turns to the period when greed and wealth fueled an expanding metropolis, even as politics and poverty defined it. New york, a documentary film 03 sunshine and shadow youtube. Sunshine and shadow, 18651898 the spotlight shone on the growth, glamour, and grief of new york during americas giddy postwar gilded age. Sunshine and shadow 1865 1898 november 16, 1999 ric burns brother of the famed documentarian ken burns presents an exhaustive history of new york city from the settling of the area by the dutch to the attack by terrorists nearly 400 years later. The third segment in an 8part series chronicling the history of new york city from 1609 through 2003. Order and disorder new york city has the largest port in the country. A documentary film, ric burns turns to the period when greed and wealth fueled an expanding metropolis, even as politics and poverty defined it. One of the film s most striking features is a series of statements, often compelling, from poets, novelists, and journalists, both contemporary and past. Episode two reveals how the citys artists, innovators and leaders grappled with the citys growing conflicts.
A documentary film turns to the period when greed and wealth fueled an. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and. It was directed by ric burns and originally aired in the u. A documentary film by ric burns the series includes. Told in a sentimental tone, burns weaves a lyrical tale of the great metropolis that encompasses not only the citys streets, but also that of the history of america. Episode three, sunshine and shadow videorecording directed by ric burns. It would be difficult for any documentary film series, or any other medium to cover the full ambit of. A documentary film aired order season 1 when available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Sunshine and shadow, episode three 18651898 new york. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals. A documentary film, directed by ric burns, features an extensive introduction to the making of this sixpart film. The third episode chronicles the history of new york during the giddy decades following the civil war. Order and disorder, 18251865 facing history and ourselves.
It ends as the city annexes brooklyn, queens, the bronx, and staten island into a single massive metropolis. A documentary film, ric burns turns to the period when greed and wealth fueled an expanding metropolis, even as politics and. A massive wave of german and irish immigration turned the new york into one of the worlds most complex urban environments. Part three in a sevenepisode ric burns documentary that chronicles the history of new york from its inception as a dutch colony to its aggressive and destructive urban renewal campaigns of the 1950s. This definitive series chronicles the history of new york from its founding in 1624 as a dutch trading post to its continuing preeminence as the cultural and economic capital of the world. This period in new yorks history covers many local characters and the. New york a documentary episode 3 sunshine and shadow 1865 1898.
A documentary film by ric burns dvd 8pk av item,an elegant, lyrical and compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities. The film was a production of steeplechase films in association with wgbh boston, thirteen wnet, and the new york historical society. Sunshine and shadow 1865 1898 1999 on allmovie with the civil war settled, new york. Jan 16, 2015 the much esteemed eightpart history of new york city new york. For nearly 400 years, the people of new york have faced adversity and prevailed. Sunshine and shadow 18651898 this episode of new york. A documentary film sunshine and shadow 1865 1898 tv episode 1999 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The film was a production of steeplechase films in association with wgbh boston, thirteen wnet, and the newyork historical society. This series chronicles the history of new york city from its beginnings in 1609 as a dutch trading post, through the depression, onto the turbulent years of change in the following decades after wwii, to its present day status as one of the most important and influential cities in the world. A documentary film turns to the period when greed and wealth fueled an expanding metropolis, even as politics and poverty. New york dvd columbus metropolitan library bibliocommons. A documentary film sunshine and shadow 18651898 tv episode 1999 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. New york, a documentary film dvd johnson county library. The spotlight shone on the growth, glamour, and grief of new york during americas giddy postwar gilded age. Now the spotlight shines on the growth, glamour and grief of new york. Oct 16, 2018 new york a documentary episode 3 sunshine and shadow 1865 1898. New york a documentary film tv series, 1 season, 8 episode. The critically acclaimed, emmy and dupontcolumbia awardwinning series is back. Right at the start of the documentary section, it is made clear why the contrasting themes of sunshine and shadow are appropriate for new york in 1865. Sunshine and shadow the sunshine and shadow section of the new york documentary series by ric burns was certainly named for a purpose.
A documentary film is a late1990s literary and journalistic meditation on ideas and images evoked by new york city. While it truly became the center of a global economic order in the. New york historical society pbs home video the third segment in an 8part series chronicling the history of new york city from. What were the ways that industrialization changed america. During this period, new york grows at a staggering rate, building on its position as the commercial and cultural capital of america to become the he3adquarters of an entirely new corporate economy. The final episode was created in response to the destruction of the. From 1865 through 1898, the city grows at a staggering rate. A documentary film season 1 episode 7 the city and the world 19452000 in exploring the social, economic and physical forces that swept through the city in the postwar period, episode seven examines the great africanamerican migration and puerto rican immigration of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Sunshine and shadow 1865 1898 hellobigapple december 16, 2017 0 new york. Sunshine and shadow 18651898 e03 epizoda dokumentarni historicky. Oct 16, 2018 new york a documentary film episode 2 order and disorder 1825 1865. Explores the settlement and growth of new york city, from its founding in 1624 by the dutch to the skyscraper wars and the building of the empire state building to the 1990s. Now the spotlight shines on the growth, glamour, and grief of new york during americas giddy postwar gilded age.
New york a documentary episode 3 sunshine and shadow 1865. Now the spotlight shines on the growth, glamour and grief of new york during americas giddy postwar gilded age. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Covers the city during the period after the civil war the gilded age. A documentary film details new yorks enormous growth as a. Ric burns brother of the famed documentarian ken burns presents an exhaustive history of new york city from the settling of the area by the dutch to the attack by terrorists nearly 400 years later. The much esteemed eightpart history of new york city new york. A documentary film by ric burns dvd 8pk,an elegant, lyrical and compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities. As the turn of the century dawned, new york city annexes brooklyn, queens and staten island.