From acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, *The Vietnam War* is an epic 10-part documentary series that explores one of the most consequential and divisive events in American history. The series presents the conflict from a wide range of perspectives, featuring powerful testimony from American soldiers, anti-war protesters, and Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the North and the South.
Through breathtakingly restored archival footage, home movies, and iconic photographs, the documentary provides a visceral, immersive experience. It examines the political and military decision-making that led to the war and sustained it for decades, while never losing sight of the profound human cost. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The Vietnam War (2017) is a ten-part documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, originally aired on PBS. The show explores the history of the Vietnam War through powerful storytelling, rare archival footage, photographs, and interviews with nearly 80 witnesses from all sides of the conflict. It covers not only military events but also personal stories and political decisions that shaped America’s involvement in Vietnam. With its balanced perspective, The Vietnam War helps viewers understand how this controversial war changed both nations forever. The series features an evocative soundtrack and thoughtful narration to bring history alive for modern audiences. Currently, it has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns to television or streaming platforms in the future.
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An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
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