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Making Sense of the Sixties

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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...

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.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Seeds of the Sixties

1. Seeds of the Sixties

Aired: Jan 21, 1991

The first one, "Seeds of the Sixties," examines the postwar period, especiall...

Episode 4 In a Dark Time

4. In a Dark Time

Aired: Feb 11, 1991

In the next show, "In A Dark Time," the producers return to the "reality" of ...

Episode 5 Picking Up the Pieces

5. Picking Up the Pieces

Aired: Feb 18, 1991

The Nixon Administration is the time frame for the fifth and final chronologi...

Info about Making Sense of the Sixties

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary