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.

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Created By

David Hoffman

Status

Ended

Original Name

Making Sense of the Sixties

First Air Date

January 21, 1991

Last Air Date

February 25, 1991

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

Production Companies

Networks

PBS

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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