Turning Point: The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War's profound effects on American identity, causing social division and eroding government trust. More than military defeat, it transformed US politics and culture.
- 2025-2025
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-MA
The Vietnam War's profound effects on American identity, causing social division and eroding government trust. More than military defeat, it transformed US politics and culture.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
America Goes To War
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 72 mins
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Episode 2
Civil War
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 73 mins
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
Episode 3
Life is Cheap
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 72 mins
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the My Lai massacre.
Episode 4
Why Are We Even Here?
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 80 mins
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
Episode 5
The End of the Road
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 84 mins
'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.