The Vietnam War Things Fall Apart (January-July 1968)
Shaken by the violence of the Tet Offensive, assassinations of leaders and domestic unrest, Americans begin to doubt President Lyndon B. Johnson's promise that victory in Vietnam is near and he ultimately decides not to seek reelection.
The epic 10 part story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film.
Primary Title
- The Vietnam War
Episode Title
- Things Fall Apart (January-July 1968)
Date Broadcast
- Monday 26 March 2018
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 6
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The epic 10 part story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film.
Episode Description
- Shaken by the violence of the Tet Offensive, assassinations of leaders and domestic unrest, Americans begin to doubt President Lyndon B. Johnson's promise that victory in Vietnam is near and he ultimately decides not to seek reelection.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--United States
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Documentary television programs--United States
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War
Contributors
- Ken Burns (Director)
- Ken Burns (Producer)
- Lynn Novick (Director)
- Lynn Novick (Producer)
- Sarah Botstein (Producer)
- Geoffrey C. Ward (Writer)
- Peter Coyote (Narrator)
- David Cieri (Composer)
- Trent Reznor (Composer)
- Atticus Ross (Composer)
- Buddy Squires (Cinematographer)
- Florentine Films (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--United States
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Documentary television programs--United States