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The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War

Description: This 10-part, 18-hour documentary series from directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick presents firsthand accounts of the Vietnam War from nearly 80 witnesses, including Americans who fought in the war and some who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both sides. Digitally remastered archival footage, photographs, historic television broadcasts and home movies offer different perspectives on the conflict. Also providing insight are audio recordings from inside the administrations of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2017
First episode air date: September 17, 2017
Narrated By: Peter Coyote
Cast: Peter Coyote
Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best International Programme, MORE
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