The Vietnam War
- Documentary
- War & Politics
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
The Vietnam War is a landmark documentary series that premiered on PBS in September 2017. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, it presents a comprehensive 360-degree account of the war through nearly 80 firsthand testimonies from American soldiers, Vietnamese combatants, civilians, and war protesters.
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Peter CoyoteSelf - Narrator (voice)- Karl MarlantesSelf - Marines (1969)
Bao NinhSelf - N. Vietnamese Army- Tran Ngoc ToanSelf - S. Vietnamese Marines
- Lam Quang ThiSelf - S. Vietnamese Army
- John MusgraveSelf - Marines (1967)
- Duong Van MaiSelf - Hanoi
- Mike HeaneySelf - Army (1966)
- Donald GreggSelf - CIA
- Bui DiemSelf - S. Vietnamese Diplomat
- Dong Si NguyenSelf - Viet Minh
- Nguyen Van TongSelf - Viet Minh
- George WickesSelf - OSS
- Nguyen Thoi BungSelf - Viet Minh
- Rufus PhillipsSelf - CIA
Trailer
No Single Truth
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Déjà Vu (1858-1961) | 2017-09-17 | 84m | 7.8 |
| 02 | Riding the Tiger (1961-1963) | 2017-09-18 | 85m | 7.8 |
| 03 | The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965) | 2017-09-19 | 116m | 7.7 |
| 04 | Resolve (January 1966-June 1967) | 2017-09-20 | 117m | 7.6 |
| 05 | This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967) | 2017-09-21 | 86m | 7.7 |
| 06 | Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968) | 2017-09-24 | 86m | 7.8 |
| 07 | The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969) | 2017-09-25 | 109m | 7.4 |
| 08 | The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970) | 2017-09-26 | 110m | 7.5 |
| 09 | A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973) | 2017-09-27 | 111m | 7.8 |
| 10 | The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward) | 2017-09-28 | 109m | 7.4 |
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Is The Vietnam War renewed or cancelled?
The Vietnam War has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Vietnam War — frequently asked
When did The Vietnam War air?
The series premiered on September 17, 2017 on PBS.
How many episodes are in the series?
The Vietnam War consists of one season. Check PBS or your local listings for the complete episode count and availability.
Where can I watch The Vietnam War?
The series aired on PBS and may be available through PBS.org, PBS app, or streaming services that carry PBS content. Check your local station or streaming platform for current availability.
What makes this Vietnam War documentary different?
Rather than a single perspective, the series weaves together testimony from Americans who fought and opposed the war alongside Vietnamese from both sides, creating a multi-sided narrative of the conflict.
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