Shaken by the tet offensive, assassinations and unrest, america seems to be coming apart. October 12, 2017 pbs today announced that the premiere episode of the vietnam war, the 10part, 18hour documentary film series from ken burns and lynn novick that aired on. Although vietnam has been a part of my life, and i have read a fair amount about both the country, and the wars in the country, there is much new material, that. With peter coyote, huy duc, duong van mai elliott, james willbanks. A film by ken burns and lynn novick ken burns and lynn novicks tenpart, 18hour documentary series, the vietnam war, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in american history as it has never before been told on film. Explore episode six things fall apart january 1968july 1968. Everybodys special first look vietnamese the vietnam war vietnamese subtitles pbs. As january 1968 comes to a close, with the johnson administration still reassuring americans that there is light at the end of the tunnel, the vietnamese new year t.
This series is one of the few pbs series to carry a tvma rating. September 12, 2017 clip of ken burns and lynn novick on the vietnam war ken burns pbs special on vietnam war. Veterans angry, disappointed following pbs vietnam war. It was produced for public television by wgbhtv in boston, and it was originally broadcast on pbs between october 4 and december 20, 1983. It intersects interviews of real people with their family stories and the history behind latino americans start in the u. How am i doing this first look vietnamese the vietnam war vietnamese subtitles pbs. In an immersive 360degree narrative, burns and novick tell the epic story of the vietnam war. Ken burns country music returns to rocky mountain pbs for an encore presentation starting january 3 to february 21. Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later. Narrator tonight on the vietnam war, the fall of saigon. And that goes for ken burns and lynn novick, directors of the vietnam war, a muchheralded 10part, 18hour epic series that debutted sunday night on pbs.
Episode 6 learn how country music responds to a nation divided by the vietnam war, as army captain turned songwriter kris kristofferson sets a new lyrical standard, and artists like bob dylan and the byrds find a recording home in nashville. I continue to be impressed with the quality of this series. Man 10 years worth of history, and seeing all of it come unglued. Ken burns and lynn novick talk about episode 6 of the vietnam war, and the difference between photos and videos in storytelling.
The script is by geoffrey ward, and the series is narrated by peter coyote. Vietnam war debut is best performing pbs episode since. The vietnam war is a tenpart, 18hour documentary film series directed by ken burns and lynn novick that will air on pbs on sun. Apr 12, 2018 as january 1968 comes to a close, with the johnson administration still reassuring americans that there is light at the end of the tunnel, the vietnamese new. In an immersive 360degree narrative, burns and novick tell the epicstory of the vietnam war as it has never before been told on film. The vietnam war stands out as an unmatched documentary achievement. History detectives a vietnam diarys homecoming season 10. A television history was the most successful documentary produced by pbs up to the time of initial broadcast. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. As january 1968 comes to a close, with the johnson administration still reassuring americans that there is light at the end of the tunnel, the vietnamese new. The vietnam war a 10part, 18hour pbs documentary by american filmmakers ken burns and lynn novick that concluded thursday night depicts the history of the war through photographs. A comprehensive history of the united states involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in southeast asia. Episode 6 living is the difficult thing a captured army doctor recounts his experience of being taken prisoner by the viet cong. October 12, 2017 pbs today announced that the premiere episode of the vietnam war, the 10part, 18hour documentary.
Thevietnam war features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, includingmany americans. The vietnam war is a tenpart, 18hour documentary film seriesdirected by ken burns and lynn novick that will air on pbs inseptember 2017. This is what we do july 1967 december 1967 scene selection setup audio. On the eve of the tet holiday, north vietnamese and viet cong forces launch surprise attacks on cities and military bases. Nearly 9% of american households watched the initial episode, and an average of 9. With the vietnam war intensifying, america is more divided than ever. Battlefield vietnam pbs complete series steviea427. John musgrave is a marine veteran who counsels activeduty soldiers and veterans.
Andy beshear, pregnancy amid a pandemic, illinois gov. Sync your viewing history and pick up where you left off on any device. As january 1968 comes to a close, with the johnson administration still reassuring americans that there is light at the end of the tunnel, the. A new episode will return each week with three broadcast airings. Things fall apart january 1968july 1968 ondemand to 1015 and. The first episode premiered on pbs on september 17, 2017. We follow the veterans on their journey as they share their memories of the war and are given a welcome home theyll never forget. What hospitals across the country are dealing with, kentucky gov. Funding for the vietnam war is provided by bank of america. Sep 25, 2017 ken burns and lynn novick talk about episode 6 of the vietnam war, and the difference between photos and videos in storytelling. Ken burns and lynn novick talk about episode 6 of the vietnam. After each episode of the vietnam war airs, our new podcast the american war will break down the major themes and questions raised. In this episode, we assault a fortified hill and it is glorious. The vietnam war episode 6 in the eye of the storm youtube.
A captured army doctor recounts his experience of being taken prisoner by the viet cong. Dec 07, 2018 this 10part, 18hour 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. Pbs the vietnam war 2017 01of20 deja vu video dailymotion. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station. History detectives a vietnam diarys homecoming season. The vietnam war episode 6 in the eye of the storm xratchetwizard.
Resolve january 1966june 1967 us soldiers discover vietnam is unlike their fathers war, as. Pbs latino americans documentary all episodes 1 6 tpt. Usercreated clip by jenae20 september 12, 2017 20170912t07. Things falls apart january 1968july 1968 episode six. The vietnam war is a tenpart, 18hour documentary film series directed by ken burns and lynn novick. This special episode of nebraska stories looks at the impact of vietnam war on nebraska. The episode also indicated to me the importance of owning the series, and not just watching it once on pbs. The vietnam war is a 10part, 18hour documentary film series directed by ken burns and lynn novick. Episode 6 living is the difficult thing the vietnam war. A film by ken burns and lynn novick school edition dvd av item,complete series adapted for classroom use, plus discussion guide with correlated clips. With south vietnam near collapse, lbj bombs the north and sends us troops to the south. Things fall apart january 1968july 1968 episode 6 1h 28m s.
Kelly joins a very special homecoming in vietnam, where she learns the story behind a traditional fish sauce and dives into the local pho culture. See the full broadcast and streaming schedules below. Things fall apart january 1968july 1968 scene selection. Watch now in an immersive 360degree narrative, burns and novick tell the epic story of the vietnam war as it has never before been told on film. In an immersive 360degree narrative, burns and novick tell the epic story of the vietnam war as it has never before been told on film. In an immersive narrative, ken burns and lynn novick tell the epic story of the vietnam war as it has neverbefore been told on film. This immersive 10part series tells the epic story of one of the most divisive, consequential and misunderstood events in american history. A television history 1983 is a part american documentary and television miniseries about the vietnam war 19551975 from the perspective of the united states. The vietnam war features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses. Fridays at 8pm and midnight, and saturdays at 10pm. After a fierce firefight bob went over to a dead vietnamese soldier and found a diary. After his death i met one of his marine buddies, bob frazure.
Yes, america, pbs the vietnam war is required viewing. Sep 20, 2017 after each episode of the vietnam war airs, our new podcast the american war will break down the major themes and questions raised. With will lyman, henry kissinger, tin bui, van dong pham. Journey to the wall four chartered jets flew 654 nebraska vietnam veterans to washington, d. The vietnam war is a 10part american television documentary series about the vietnam war written by geoffrey c. Pbs is broadcasting four vietnam war documentaries tonight and tomorrow night.