The Vietnam War (2017)
Overview
Experience the Vietnam War like never before through a groundbreaking narrative that offers a comprehensive look at this pivotal conflict. Drawing on the perspectives of nearly 80 individuals, the documentary includes firsthand accounts from American soldiers, anti-war activists, and Vietnamese fighters, as well as civilians affected by the war. By weaving together these diverse voices, it provides a profound understanding of the complexities and human experiences surrounding one of history's most significant wars.
Episodes
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1
Déjà Vu (1858-1961)
Following a hundred years of French rule, Vietnam gains its independence but finds itself split into two regions: the North and the South.
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2
Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)
As a communist uprising intensifies, JFK grapples with the decision of whether the United States should engage in South Vietnam.
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3
The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)
As South Vietnam faces imminent collapse, President Lyndon B. Johnson escalates the conflict by launching airstrikes against North Vietnam and deployi...
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4
Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)
American soldiers come to realize that the Vietnam conflict is vastly different from what their fathers experienced in previous wars, as the antiwar m...
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5
This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967)
President Johnson intensifies military involvement in the conflict while assuring the public that a triumphant outcome is just around the corner.
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6
Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968)
The Tet Offensive, along with a wave of assassinations and social turmoil, leaves America feeling fragmented and on edge.
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7
The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)
Amidst the turmoil at the Democratic Convention, Nixon secures a tight victory in the presidential race, pledging to bring peace to the nation.
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8
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)
Nixon pulls back American troops, but when he orders forces to invade Cambodia, the antiwar protests surge back to life.
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9
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)
As Nixon and Kissinger seek a way for America to exit the conflict, South Vietnam continues to battle independently. Meanwhile, the prisoners of war a...
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10
The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)
As Saigon collapses, the conflict comes to a close. Individuals from both American and Vietnamese backgrounds, regardless of their past allegiances, s...
