Turning Point: The Vietnam War

This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.

Documentary

War & Politics

Turning Point: The Vietnam War

This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.

Documentary

War & Politics

Created By
First Aired on: Apr 30, 2025
Popularity: 5.9856: 12 votes
Networks
Production: Luminant Media (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 5 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 2 months ago

5 Episodes

Episode 1America Goes to War72 min
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Episode 2Civil War73 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.
Episode 3Life Is Cheap72 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.
Episode 4Why Are We Even Here?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.
Episode 5The End of the Road84 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.