Turning Point: The Vietnam War
series not in production
Ended
Documentary
War & Politics
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 5
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 2025-04-30
Last EP | 2025-04-30
Overview
Stream on
Netflix
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Created by
Produced by
Luminant Media
Season List
season 1 || Miniseries
Relesed on | 2025-04-30
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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