This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Where to Watch
Streaming, rent and purchase options
Episodes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Cast & Crew
Viet Thanh Nguyen
Self
Lien-Hang Nguyen
Self
Fredrik Logevall
Self
Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora
Self
John Negroponte
Self
Richard Nixon
Self (Archive Footage)
Robert McNamara
Self (Archive Footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (Archive Footage)
