Turning Point: The Vietnam War

M182025•7.2/10

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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7.2/10(25)

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

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Production

Luminant Media

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Status

Ended

First Aired

April 30, 2025

Last Aired

April 30, 2025

Networks

Netflix

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Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

America Goes to War

Air date: 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.

Civil War

Air date: 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.

Life Is Cheap

Air date: 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.

Why Are We Even Here?

Air date: 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.

The End of the Road

Air date: 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.