The New Yorker Presents

The New Yorker Presents

TV-MA 2016 · 1 season · 11 eps · ★ 6.8 · Documentary

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A groundbreaking series that brings America's most award-winning magazine, The New Yorker, to the screen with documentaries, short narrative films, comedy, poetry, animation, and cartoons from the hands of acclaimed filmmakers and artists.

Created by Alex Gibney

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