New York: The Greatest City in the World? (Extraordinary Place Documentary) | Real Stories

New York: The city of the greatest migration in human history and a melting pot of languages, religions, races, and cultural traditions.
Griff Rhys Jones explores this metropolis of the new world through the lives lived by the New Yorkers. Cab-drivers, Gospel singers, prison inmates, window cleaners and the Carlisle hotel manager all guide us to previously unseen heights and lows in this must-see city guide.
British comedian Griff Rhys Jones visits six important metropolises of the world, including New York, London, Rome, Paris, Sydney and Hong Kong. He looks into oddities, traditions and hidden secrets, discovering what makes these cities the greatest in the world.
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[@EC-mg4gb]

As an european guy visiting New York is a long time dream. I don't think I could live in such busy, crowded city but I would absolutely love exploring all of it, it seems so interesting.

[@tumeliloki1081]

I was blessed to visit New York in March 2023.. It was still winter.. it is the most extraordinary city I have ever seen.. The City that's never sleeps

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@jessicajames4493]

Wow, that was the only documentary about New York that got me as a grown up!!! The inside views into the life of the people, and really normal people I can relate to, was sooi good!!!

[@jmc8076]

Not all info given correct incl history of natives and some things glossed over.

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@Pickledsundae]

Hi if you haven't already, check out "New York: A Documentary" by PBS it was quite moving. It's a whole series and on KZbin

[@tomasofaolain3117]

A wealthy man's paradise

[@phoenixrising5088]

Dubai in the UAE is the Millionaires City it was built for the super wealthy. nothing wealthy about NY. I'll stay in London.

[@anovemberstar]

Wealthy white man's paradise. But that's the US for you

[@black_sheep_nation]

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway. They say there's always magic in the air. But when you're walking down the street, and you ain't had enough to eat, the glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere...

[@Nikotastik]

There’s good and bad in NYC like any city. I get tired of money-focused mentality and the bad smells, but the cultural diversity and opportunities here are wonderful.

[@phoenixrising5088]

But NYC has Zero culture. It's a concrete jungle. No beautiful ancient Cathedrals, Theatres, Churches, Libraries, very old Pubs. It has absolutely No Class. It's one huge Rat Race.

[@KinToNatTuner]

New York is my home and no city in the world can compare, but there are much better places to live and raise children besides NYC!

[@ASAPJermz]

This comment needs to be pinned 📌 I love NY too but I’d never want to raise a family there. 💯

[@macym57]

Pittsburgh, rated the most livable city in the USA

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

It's well known that most New Yorkers move to Jersey or L.I. when it's time to settle down and start a family. The only ones who stay are those that can afford a 7 figure 2-bedroom apartment.

[@RampinRabit]

Do you have a boiler in your home?

[@black_sheep_nation]

I was raised in NYC. I'm so grateful for it. I could hop a bus to the Upper West Side and be at the History Museum, get a NY slice, or a hot dog, and walk across Central Park to the East Side. Along the way, I'd see dancers, and artists, and come across all sorts of life. On the East side, there's the Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim, or maybe another art show. By 6 pm, I was home for curfew. 😂😂 NYC is a GREAT place for a kid to grow up! I ❤ NY. Pin that.

[@jellomarx]

I’ve lived 63 of my 67 year.,The four years when i lived elsewhere, i was in southern Connecticut, where I went to college. Sy aI could not imagine myself living anywhere else. My friends say that was I born in the middle of the Woody Allan movie. I couldn’t imagine, living anywhere else. It is Part of who i am. I Couldn’t imagine living in any city without the Met, the Guggenheim ,Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden Central Park or broadway, name just a few of the things I love about New York City. It is a very special place,that I am happy to call home.

[@neverunderestimatemybeing]

those singers were all letting go of the pain body through singing. Actual the best choir I've heard in a long time so beautiful. I love how Griff tries a bunch of different jobs/experiences of New Yorker that takes guts.

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@deanjackson625]

New York city will always be no 1 beautiful of Madison Square garden , Yankees stadium and always a great experience. Food , fashion and entertainment are new york charm. Our home

[@phoenixrising5088]

Ugly city. UK and Europe have stunningly beautiful Cities with ancient buildings, culture and History. NY is a high rise concrete jungle full of crazy gun using maniacs. No thanks. I'll stay in London UK

[@juanjose6982]

Not anymore ... Mayor Adams just said that the influx of criminals from the Southern border will destroy the city

[@joeyharper4976]

Not anymore though 🤷

[@bangingbeatz6484]

Real stories is now fake stories sadly... you will actually be less informed about NYC after watching this ❤

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@D-Rizzle653]

One day I will visit New York City, shout out from Australia 🇦🇺

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@ginanichols1170]

Excellent video well done😍

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[@user-st4ro6bw3x]

great show

[@user-ol6br2tt6j]

Beautiful pictures and magnificent views of New York.great narration of the man. Keep it up and best wishes

[@lmcgready]

Holy mackerel! I loved that choir.

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@brega6286]

It was wonderful growing up in the 50's just across the Hudson and experiencing NYC especially with the trips to tour and shop and learn history from my grandfather who was NYC born. And my father would take me to do a delicatessen run for wonderful foods. Now an elder far from any decent metropolitan city, I still watch videos and at home do my best to make deli delight meals from what I can make or gather.

[@Spikymuah]

The gospel singers are so good

[@mohdfahmi8841]

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[@sathishhari4706]

Nice to see.....

[@flashgordon6670]

I remember seeing this on TV a long time ago. I can’t remember exactly when and the date is was made isn’t in the description. Nor is the year mentioned in the entire video. Griff said, “This was the city that had to invent Superman and Batman.” That is WRONG Griff Rhys Jones! Batman lives in GOTHAM City! As everyone should know.

[@Tom-sj3vn]

As a native New Yorker, the title of this video is so offensive

[@juliejackman2649]

Lots of great memories of when I was there...still sad to me that the original World Trade Center is gone...can remember looking down from there and now that view can't happen again. Lots of lives lost. I really feel it every 9/11..Long Live America🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-ze9yr2jb1e]

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[@chandananimalsepala-5805]

Guidelines for Reporting Meditation Experience

[@user-st4ro6bw3x]

as New Yorker I love it her yes expensive but u get what u pay for

[@2020TYBO]

YEP..

[@loujohnson1664]

How were the indigenous people just passing through?

[@louern123]

i was meant to be born there ❤

[@williamgilbert7044]

300 k is unreal

[@neverunderestimatemybeing]

this was def filmed before 2011 im guessing 09 ish

[@jmc8076]

Not all info given correct and some things glossed over but otherwise interesting.

[@willowwale2000]

No so-called Natives owned New York, so you got that right. The part that you left out is the fact that black Americans are the true Aboriginal people of New York City and ALL of the United States of America,but I don't expect you guys to tell the truth, but we know and that is all that matters.

[@lesleycarney8868]

Sorry but it would be my idea of a nightmare to live in NYC. I live in the country in Southern Spain and my nearest neighbour is miles away . I enjoyed the video and i love Griff but each to their own. I love just hearing nature and within an hour or three i can get to a big city .

[@tintan2001]

I agree with you. I live in the countryside in the north of Spain but I like a city for shopping and sightseeing, for a couple of days.😊

[@lesleycarney8868]

@@tintan2001 you have had a slightly cooler July / August than us then lollllll

[@black_sheep_nation]

90% of America are rural. Their closest neighbor is a cow, and their best friend is a TV spewing propaganda tailored just for them. Sorry, but it's our nightmare. In the technology age of the 21st century it's created an uninformed, ill-tempered, self-righteous, insulated, isolated mob. 10% exist in cities, and 0.5% in Manhattan. I'm happy for you to wake up and hear nothing. Be happy for others who love to wake up to the buzzing life of the city. For those who thrive on being able to experience the United Nations in one city block.

[@lesleycarney8868]

@@black_sheep_nation in case you missed it . . . i said " each to their own " . . . love n peace

[@lesleycarney8868]

@@black_sheep_nation We can not get a tv reception , just internet occasionally if we are lucky ohh and the radio. I am not putting anyone down for thinking NY is the bee's knee's but it's just not for me . Sorry if that offends you . . im sure there are plenty of people who would hate where we live with our no main's water and no main's sewage and no rubbish collection and the nearest shop of ANY kind an hour round trip . . but tat's life . . . we have great views . . love and kisses to you black sheep

[@Goddess636]

Slums

[@genb4374]

If you're a wealthy crooked banker, perhaps.

[@thisisme3238]

Never been to NY, I'm a Midwest area person. Can't say I wouldn't want to see NY...but can say I wouldn't want to live there...to many people!

[@RampinRabit]

So New Yorkers don't have boilers in their homes?

[@brega6286]

Burlers...that take earl !

[@cultureclique2173]

That cart wont cost 25k a month, he made a mistake! You can rent a nice 3 bedroom apartment in manhattan for 7-10 Grand, how would you pay for a cart 25k, doesn’t make sense at all.

[@michelemcguire8995]

More likle a modern day Babylon tower

[@samcyr7314]

Very Outdated video. One World trade Center wasn't even completed. They say NYC as the most skyscraper out of any other cities in the world (which is no longer the case).

[@oskarhoffmann8312]

Moin 1Oa

[@mickelf]

Dumping trash on a landfill?? Is this from 1970 or 2023?

[@marden888]

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[@valerieponce3712]

geez, if you really want some culture, just go to your local Walmart, it’s cheaper and cleaner 😂

[@taniagarciaduenas48]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏God protection

[@taniagarciaduenas48]

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[@johnmadara1252]

i dont like them. you know exactly who im talking about i dont even have to say. them and those people

[@Ghost-Rider667]

New York is an interesting city but it ain't the greatest city in the world.

[@mkm1738]

Actually yes it is greatest city in the world.

[@bojansmeh4395]

It looks grey, boring and polluted. I dont want to live there

[@Bohonk212]

Not any more. Third generation NYer disgusted by what Democrat governance has done to this city.

[@black_sheep_nation]

5th generation NYer, and daughter of Broadway. What corporate greed did to my beloved city was create Billionaires' Row. Skyscrapers that line the river, empty of occupants for the global wealthy hedonistic GOP donors to park their money. When money is parked, it's not circulating in the economy. Do the math, boy.

[@AliceYobby]

Oh shut it

[@cognitivechaos1043]

Greatest city in the world 😂....this must be 20 years old

[@mkm1738]

New York city is the greatest city in the world.

[@beti-chodprophetmd.kagandm9013]

Islam and peace✌️cannot co-exist, this is a universal truth. life is beautiful without Allah Quran has poisoned the mind of man Aamin

[@Cocochanel9600]

Do you realize that Islam means Peace in Arabic??? So actually what you are saying makes no sense …

[@black_sheep_nation]

Extremist monotheistic religion and peace cannot co-exist. Fundamentalist Christianity, Judaism, and Islam breed nationalism, hatred, and violence, and ultimately, genocide and apartheid.

[@Dasbullboll]

@@Cocochanel9600 The word Islam means "submisson"

[@brega6286]

Peace for them not infidels. @@Cocochanel9600