Visceral and immersive, this epic documentary series tells the story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history—with lessons for our own fractured times. Ten years in the making, it includes testimony from nearly 80 witnesses from all sides, archival footage, celebrated photographs, TV broadcasts, home movies, secret audio recordings, and iconic music from artists of the era. Narrated by Peter Coyote, seen on PBS. "A knock-you-sideways experience…rich, revelatory, and scrupulously evenhanded"—Vanity Fair. 10 episodes, 18 hrs, 10 DVDs or 10 Blu-ray discs.

Episodes

• Episode One: "Déjà vu" 1858-1961
• Episode Two: "Riding the Tiger" 1961-1963
• Episode Three: "The River Styx" January 1964 - December 1965
• Episode Four: "Resolve" January 1966 - June 1967
• Episode Five: "This Is What We Do" July 1967 - December 1967
• Episode Six: "Things Fall Apart" January 1968 - July 1968
• Episode Seven: "The Veneer of Civilization" June 1968 - May 1969
• Episode Eight: "The History of the World" April 1969 - May 1970
• Episode Nine: "A Disrespectful Loyalty" May 1970 - March 1973
• Episode Ten: "The Weight of Memory" March 1973 - Onward

Details

Packaging: Boxed Set
Run Time: 18 hours
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 10
Language: English
Foreign Language Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating: NR

Mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

Cast

Narrated by Peter Coyote (The Roosevelts, The National Parks).