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1989: The Year That Made Us Season 1 Episodes

  • 2019-2019
  • 1 Season
  • National Geographic
  • Documentary
  • TV14
  • Watchlist
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A chronicle of the most consequential events of 1989, which saw the rise of radicalism, the intensification of tabloid news culture, the birth of the internet, and diverse voices gaining unprecedented traction.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes 2019 - 2019

Episode 1

From Communism to Terrorism

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 30 mins

America's longest war began in 2001, but the roots of the conflict can be traced to 1989.

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Episode 2

If It Bleeds, It Leads

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 30 mins

Larry King and Connie Chung examine the rise of tabloid TV.

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Episode 3

Show Me the Money

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 30 mins

In 1989 Batman went from campy to cool, and changed the business of Hollywood forever.

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Episode 4

Bring the Noise

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 30 mins

Chuck D and Arsenio Hall check out 1989's pop culture revolution, including Spike Lee's film "Do the Right Thing" and how Public Enemy's lyrics changed hip hop.

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Episode 5

The Dawn of Digital

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 30 mins

1989 launches the digital age.

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Episode 6

World in Revolution

Tue, Jan 1, 2019 30 mins

A revolution breaks out from Beijing to Berlin and changes the world.

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