The Vietnam War

A solemn, absorbing historical epic that immerses you in a distant war through many voices, leaving a heavy, lingering sense of loss.

Created by

Ken Burns, Lynn Novick

Genres

Documentary, War & politics

Starring

Peter Coyote, Karl Marlantes, Bao Ninh

Tagline

There is no single truth in war.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

War, death, politics, grief

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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