Turning Point: The Vietnam War
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Seasons
1. America Goes to War
Air Date: 2025-04-30
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
Air Date: 2025-04-30
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
Air Date: 2025-04-30
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?
Air Date: 2025-04-30
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
Air Date: 2025-04-30
"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.
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Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
2025-04-30
Episodes
5 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Luminant Media