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Making Sense of the Sixties

Making Sense of the Sixties

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.

Created ByDavid Hoffman
StatusEnded
Original NameMaking Sense of the Sixties
First Air DateJanuary 21, 1991
Last Air DateFebruary 25, 1991
Seasons1
Episodes6
Episode Runtime 56min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production Companies
NetworksPBS
S01E06

Final Episode

In the final show the producers attempt to analyze the era by recounting the themes and relying on flashbacks and on interviews with participants and experts. They try to place the decade in perspective, and to answer: What is the legacy of the sixties?

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