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1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E9 "Cambodia and Laos" 8.8

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A six-year project from conception to completion, "Vietnam: A Television History" carefully analyzes the costs and consequences of a controversial but intriguing war. From the first hour through the last, the series provides a detailed visual and oral account of the war that changed a generation and continues to color American thinking on many military and foreign policy issues.

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Definitive Historical Documentary
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Directors: Martin Smith, Elizabeth Deane, Austin Hoyt
Written by: Martin Smith, Elizabeth Deane, Austin Hoyt
Produced by: Martin Smith

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October 4, 1983 · December 20, 1983 · Ended

First aired: October 4, 1983
Last aired: December 20, 1983
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 13 episodes
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States, United Kingdom, France

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Is Vietnam: A Television History worth watching?

91

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.8).

How long does it take to watch Vietnam: A Television History?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Can I half-watch Vietnam: A Television History?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.