This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Cast: Viet Thanh Nguyen, Lien-Hang Nguyen, Fredrik Logevall
15UHDHDCC
Miniseries
5 episodes
1. America Goes to WarAs Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.15CC1 h 12 minApr 30, 2025
2. Civil WarVietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.15CC1 h 13 minApr 30, 2025
3. Life Is CheapThe Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.15CC1 h 12 minApr 30, 2025
4. Why Are We Even Here?As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.15CC1 h 20 minApr 30, 2025
5. The End of the Road"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.15CC1 h 24 minApr 30, 2025
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This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Brian Knappenberger, Sarah Huisenga
- Cast
- Viet Thanh Nguyen, Lien-Hang Nguyen, Fredrik Logevall, Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora, John Negroponte, Richard Nixon
- Studio
- Luminant Media
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
