Turning Point: The Vietnam War
This documentary miniseries reflects on the Vietnam War’s devastating consequences, moving from early escalation events through the conflict’s later turning points and the fall of Saigon. It presents the war as a series of critical decisions that left a long-lasting human and historical impact.
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Season 1
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E1
America Goes to War
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Apr 30, 2025 -
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E2
Civil War
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
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E3
Life Is Cheap
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
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E4
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.
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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.
Apr 30, 2025
