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Making Sense of the Sixties

Making Sense of the Sixties

1991 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary

A look back at one of the most turbulent decades of America's recent history, this documentary examines the political and cultural changes, from the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK to the rapidly escalating war in Vietnam to the wonder of the moon landing, that shaped the era and left an indelible mark on later decades.

A look back at one of the most turbulent decades of America's recent history, this documentary examines the political and cultural changes, from the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK to the rapidly escalating war in Vietnam to the wonder of the moon landing, that shaped the era and left an indelible mark on later decades.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Seeds of the Sixties

The first one, "Seeds of the Sixties," examines the postwar period, especially the 1950s. It adopts the traditional inte

EP 2

We Can Change the World

The second show investigates the early 1960s and the idea that, as President Kennedy said, "The torch has been passed."

EP 3

Breaking Boundaries, Testing Limits

The producers in the third show shift to the most controversial topic, the counterculture. Just the idea of making sense

EP 4

In A Dark Time

In the next show, "In A Dark Time," the producers return to the "reality" of the 1965 to 1968 era of city riots, black p

EP 5

Coming to a Peace...with Ourselves

The Nixon Administration is the time frame for the fifth and final chronological program. The show explores pro- and ant

EP 6

Final Episode

In the final show the producers attempt to analyze the era by recounting the themes and relying on flashbacks and on int

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