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Seventies, The

From executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, this eight-part documentary picks up where the earlier critically acclaimed and highly-rated series `The Sixties' ended. Episodes examine the people, events and cultural touchstones that defined the '70s, delving into everything from the impact of the Vietnam War to the unprecedented scandal of Watergate. Also covered are the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, the Munich Olympics massacre, and the kidnapping of Patty Hearst. The documentary combines archival newsreel footage, personal movies, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, bringing new perspectives about a consequential decade.

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Television Gets Real
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Emmy-nominated documentary series examining the politics, culture and historic events of the 1970s, starting with a look at the revolutionary changes in TV. Contains offensive language.

The United States Vs. Nixon
S1 E2 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at how the Watergate scandal led to Richard Nixon being the only president in United States history to resign from office.

Peace With Honour
S1 E3 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A look at how the United States began to reconcile with itself after withdrawing from the Vietnam War in 1973. Emmy-nominated documentary series.

What's Goin' On
S1 E4 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

American popular music explodes into new formats, while established artists, including Blondie, Billy Joel and KISS find new ways to express themselves.

The State Of The Union Is Not Good
S1 E5 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

America goes from bad to worse as the country deals with one crisis after another throughout the Ford and Carter years. Emmy-nominated documentary series.

Terrorism At Home And Abroad
S1 E6 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A look at the evolution of terrorism as we know it today, from the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre to the Bloody Friday bombings in Belfast.

Battle Of The Sexes
S1 E7 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A dramatic shift of gender roles and the relaxing of censorship creates new artistic and social directions in America. Emmy-nominated documentary series.

Crimes And Cults
S1 E8 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A wave of violent crimes grips the US throughout the 1970s, from the New York 'Son of Sam' murders to the 'Killer Clown' John Wayne Gacy.

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  • From executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, this eight-part documentary picks up where the earlier critically acclaimed and highly-rated series `The Sixties' ended. Episodes examine the people, events and cultural touchstones that defined the '70s, delving into everything from the impact of the Vietnam War to the unprecedented scandal of Watergate. Also covered are the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, the Munich Olympics massacre, and the kidnapping of Patty Hearst. The documentary combines archival newsreel footage, personal movies, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, bringing new perspectives about a consequential decade.
  • GenreFactual
  • Seasons1
  • StudioSky Documentaries

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