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Oliver Stone's Untold History of The United States

Oliver Stone's Untold History of The United States

Description: A look at major events that have shaped the United States and the world as it is today.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2012
Number of episodes: 12
First episode air date: November 12, 2012
Program Creator: Oliver Stone
Network: SHOWTIME
Writers: Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick, Matt Graham

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