Empire City (1985) is a Documentary, History film that follows a film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation. Currently, you can watch Empire City on Eternal Family, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.