Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 (1999) Rating: Starring: David Ogden Stiers Director: Ric Burns Category: Historical Documentaries, Documentary, TV Documentaries Studio: Subtitles: [None] Length:     New York: Episode 1: The Country and the City (1999) provides a comprehensive exploration of the city's early history, capturing its evolution from a modest Dutch settlement to a bustling hub of commerce and culture. The documentary highlights the social, economic, and geographic transformation that set the stage for New York's future growth.