The Sixties
- Documentary
The space race, the cold war, "free love," civil rights and more: The decade of the 1960s shaped our history -- and changed the world. In collaboration with Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, CNN explores perhaps the most transformative decade of the modern era in a 10-part documentary series and brings new insights into how those events shaped today.
The Sixties is a 10-part CNN documentary series that explores the transformative events of the 1960s, from the space race and Cold War to civil rights and counterculture. Created in collaboration with Tom Hanks, the series examines how this pivotal decade shaped modern history. The series concluded after one season and is available to stream.
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Tom HanksSelf
David BrinkleySelf (archive footage)
Dan RatherSelf (archive footage)
Shirley ChisholmSelf (archive footage)
Walter CronkiteSelf (archive footage), Self - CBS News (archive footage)
Neil SheehanSelf- Tim O'BrienSelf
John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
Jack RubySelf (archive footage)
Ngô Đình DiệmSelf - President of South Vietnam (archive footage)
Strom ThurmondSelf (archive footage)
Marlon BrandoSelf - Civil Rights Activist (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr.Self (archive footage)- Merriman SmithSelf - UPI (archive footage)
- Richard ReevesSelf
Trailer
The Sixties: 1968 Trailer
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Television Comes of Age (1960 - 1969) | 2014-05-29 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 02 | The World on the Brink (1960 – 1963) | 2014-06-05 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 03 | The Assassination of Kennedy (1963 - 1969) | 2014-06-12 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 04 | The War in Vietnam (1961 – 1968) | 2014-06-19 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 05 | A Long March to Freedom (1960 – 1968) | 2014-06-26 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 06 | The British Invasion (1964 - 1967) | 2014-07-10 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 07 | The Space Race (1960 – 1969) | 2014-07-17 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 08 | 1968 (1968) | 2014-07-24 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 09 | The Times, They Are A-Changin’ (1960 – 1969) | 2014-07-31 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll (1960 – 1969) | 2014-08-07 | 60m | 0.0 |
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Is The Sixties renewed or cancelled?
The Sixties has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Sixties — frequently asked
When did The Sixties premiere?
The Sixties premiered on May 29, 2014 on CNN.
How many episodes are in The Sixties?
The series contains 10 episodes covering major events and themes of the 1960s.
Is The Sixties still ongoing?
No, the series ended after one season in 2014.
Who created The Sixties?
The series was created by CNN in collaboration with Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog.
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