Timescapes is a concise twenty-two minute film that condenses the history of New York since its founding in 1624. This is an interesting documentary that includes detailed information supported with maps and rare, old photographs of New York.The short film highlights important aspects in the evolution of New York that may be inspirational and touching to others especially to those who had lived through great ups and downs of New York. The transformation depicted through the old photographs and animations evoke past memories and explains the obstacles and struggles that led New York into becoming one of the most known cities in the world. However, because of the large amount of content, Timescapes tend to show a timeline of events rather than an in depth analysis of the transition of New York. But, this is a short and extremely condensed documentary and not a two hour historical film, therefore, it is inevitable that Timescapes ended up like an animated version of a textbook–but, a great one. Timescapes is definitely a short film that appeal and attract people who are interested in the history of New York or residents of New York.