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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
yes, I love that series. Ric Burns really did make such a masterpiece with that series. It really helps me understand the city that I live in so much better than the tales I've been told and books that I've read. I keep thinking of buying it from PBS during their begathons.
I watched the original airing after 9/11 but before they completed the 8th episode. The last episode almost kills me when I watch it, especially when I watch the series from end to end, it's like a sad ending to a movie.
The best part though is that the tale isn't over and there's still more story to tell. Hopefully someone else will make another documentary that continues the story.
You should check out his Civil War series.
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actually his brother Ken Burns made the Civil War series, although I think they may have collaborated on it. I was a little confused at first, too, I didn't know that Ken Burns had a filmmaker brother.
P has the Civil War series here and I would like to watch it when we are finished with this one. Ken Burns also did a two part biography of Mark Twain which we watched last year.
But yes, this NY film is very moving and inspiring at times. The city has such a rich and truly awe-inspiring history. I've had many jaw-dropping moments, lol, and we're not even halfway through it.
/sorry to digress...