Turning Point: The Vietnam War (2025)
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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Episodes
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1. America Goes to War2025-04-30 · 1h 12mAs Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
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2. Civil War2025-04-30 · 1h 13mVietnamese 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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3. Life Is Cheap2025-04-30 · 1h 12mThe 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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4. Why Are We Even Here?2025-04-30 · 1h 20mAs 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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5. The End of the Road2025-04-30 · 1h 24m"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.
Cast
Viet Thanh NguyenSelfLien-Hang NguyenSelf
Fredrik LogevallSelf
Dr. Roseann “Chic” CanforaSelf
John NegroponteSelf
Richard NixonSelf (Archive Footage)
Robert McNamaraSelf (Archive Footage)
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (Archive Footage)Images
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