Turning Point: The Vietnam War

S01E02: 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.

Overview

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

America Goes to War

S01E01 America Goes to War

April 30, 2025 5.5 72 min
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Civil War

S01E02 Civil War

April 30, 2025 8.5 73 min
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
Life Is Cheap

S01E03 Life Is Cheap

April 30, 2025 7.0 72 min
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
Why Are We Even Here?

S01E04 Why Are We Even Here?

April 30, 2025 7.0 80 min
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
The End of the Road

S01E05 The End of the Road

April 30, 2025 8.5 84 min
"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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