Peter Coyote
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Synopsis
“There is no single truth in war.”
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
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1. Déjà Vu (1858-1961)Now viewing2017-09-171h 24m7.8After a century of French occupation, Vietnam emerges independent but divided into North and South.
2. Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)2017-09-181h 25m7.8As a communist insurgency gains strength, JFK wrestles with American involvement in South Vietnam.
3. The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)2017-09-191h 56m7.7With South Vietnam near collapse, LBJ begins bombing the North and sends US troops to the South.
4. Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)2017-09-201h 57m7.6US soldiers discover Vietnam is unlike their fathers’ war, while the antiwar movement grows.
5. This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967)2017-09-211h 26m7.7President Johnson escalates the war while promising the public that victory is in sight.
6. Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968)2017-09-241h 26m7.8Shaken by the Tet Offensive, assassinations and unrest, America seems to be coming apart.
7. The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)2017-09-251h 49m7.4After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon, promising peace, narrowly wins the presidency.
8. The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)2017-09-261h 50m7.5Nixon withdraws troops but when he sends forces into Cambodia the antiwar movement reignites.
9. A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)2017-09-271h 51m7.8South Vietnam fights on its own as Nixon and Kissinger find a way out for America. The POWs return.
10. The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)2017-09-281h 49m7.4Saigon falls and the war ends. Americans and Vietnamese from all sides search for reconciliation.
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Is The Vietnam War available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Vietnam War have?
The Vietnam War has 1 season and 10 episodes.
When did The Vietnam War first air?
The Vietnam War first aired in 2017.
Is The Vietnam War still running?
The Vietnam War's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.