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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.
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Viet Thanh NguyenSelf
Richard NixonSelf (Archive Footage)
Robert McNamaraSelf (Archive Footage)
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (Archive Footage)
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Episode 1
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Directed by Brian Knappenberger
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Episode 2
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
Directed by Brian KnappenbergerGuest stars Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh, Le Ly Hayslip
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Episode 3
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
Directed by Brian KnappenbergerGuest stars Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh
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Episode 4
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
Directed by Brian Knappenberger
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Episode 5
"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.
Directed by Brian KnappenbergerGuest stars Tôn Nữ Thị Ninh
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