The Vietnam War A Sea of Fire (April 1969-May 1970)
With morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. As news breaks of an unthinkable massacre committed by American soldiers, the public debates the rectitude of the war, while an incursion into Cambodia reignites anti-war protests with tragic consequences.
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
- A Sea of Fire (April 1969-May 1970)
Date Broadcast
- Monday 9 April 2018
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 8
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
- With morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. As news breaks of an unthinkable massacre committed by American soldiers, the public debates the rectitude of the war, while an incursion into Cambodia reignites anti-war protests with tragic consequences.
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