Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Series
Watch Turning Point: The Vietnam War (2025) Online
Synopsis
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. America Goes to WarNow viewing2025-04-301h 12m5.6As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
2. Civil War2025-04-301h 13m6.7Vietnamese 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 Cheap2025-04-301h 12m5.0The 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?2025-04-301h 20m5.0As 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 Road2025-04-301h 24m6.7"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
Top Billed Cast
No photo Lien-Hang Nguyen
Self
No photo Fredrik Logevall
Self
No photo Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora
Self
No photo John Negroponte
Self
Richard Nixon
Self (Archive Footage)
Robert McNamara
Self (Archive Footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (Archive Footage)
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Is Turning Point: The Vietnam War available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Turning Point: The Vietnam War have?
Turning Point: The Vietnam War has 1 season and 5 episodes.
When did Turning Point: The Vietnam War first air?
Turning Point: The Vietnam War first aired in 2025.
Is Turning Point: The Vietnam War still running?
Turning Point: The Vietnam War's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Turning Point: The Vietnam War?
Turning Point: The Vietnam War is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.