The Vietnam War Chasing Ghosts (June 1968-May 1969)
Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. After police battle with demonstrators on the streets of Chicago, Richard Nixon wins the presidency, promising law and order at home and peace overseas. In Vietnam, the war goes on and soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage.
The epic 10 part story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film.
Primary Title
- The Vietnam War
Episode Title
- Chasing Ghosts (June 1968-May 1969)
Date Broadcast
- Monday 2 April 2018
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 7
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The epic 10 part story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film.
Episode Description
- Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. After police battle with demonstrators on the streets of Chicago, Richard Nixon wins the presidency, promising law and order at home and peace overseas. In Vietnam, the war goes on and soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--United States
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Documentary television programs--United States
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War
Contributors
- Ken Burns (Director)
- Ken Burns (Producer)
- Lynn Novick (Director)
- Lynn Novick (Producer)
- Sarah Botstein (Producer)
- Geoffrey C. Ward (Writer)
- Peter Coyote (Narrator)
- David Cieri (Composer)
- Trent Reznor (Composer)
- Atticus Ross (Composer)
- Buddy Squires (Cinematographer)
- Florentine Films (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--United States
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Documentary television programs--United States