Turning Point: The Vietnam War

Synopsis

This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.

First Air Date: 2025-04-30

Last Air Date: 2025-04-30

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: Netflix

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Seasons

Miniseries (2025)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: America Goes to War (2025-04-30)

As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Ep. 2: Civil War (2025-04-30)

Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
Ep. 3: Life Is Cheap (2025-04-30)

The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
Ep. 4: Why Are We Even Here? (2025-04-30)

As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
Ep. 5: The End of the Road (2025-04-30)

"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.