American Experience: New York

Episode one begins in 1609 and chronicles the arrival of the Dutch.

Episode two looks at New York's rise as a burgeoning cultural center and multi-ethnic port.

Episode three turns the spotlight on greed and wealth.

Episode four follows New York into a new century.

Episode five tells the African-American experience and the birth of the new media industries.

Episode six reveals the immense new forces were unleashed in New York.

Episode seven chronicles the history of New York from the end of the Second World War to the present.

This final chapter provides a powerful portrait of the events leading up to and following 9/11, reaching back to when the idea of a "world trade center" was first conceived and the towers were constructed. Explore the physical, economic, and symbolic aftermath of the attack and what Americans can learn from the recovery effort.