The Century: America's Time (1999) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Century: America's Time online in HD.
The Century: America's Time — Storyline
A 15-part series featuring Peter Jennings that documents the 20th century and the rise of the United States as a superpower. A broader and more chronologically arranged companion to Jennings' series The Century, which had just concluded its broadcast run on ABC.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Peter Jennings
The Century: America's Time — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1999-04-12 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | History |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
The Century: America's Time — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Beginning: Seeds of Change (1999-04-12) — How did the 20th century change the ways Americans live? This program examines the early 1900s – when William McKinley was President, a loaf of bread cost only a few cents, horsepo
- E2: 1914-1919: Shell Shock (1999-04-12) — The psychological damage inflicted by the stupefying bombardments of World War I was called shell shock, a term that aptly described the feeling of the post-war world. This program
- E3: 1920-1929: Boom to Bust (1999-04-13) — In the aftermath of World War I, many modern-minded Americans, particularly women, were eager to do away with outdated traditions and claim new rights and freedoms. This program in
- E4: 1929-1936: Stormy Weather (1999-04-14) — America – a nation that claimed ever-increasing wealth as a birthright – was rudely awakened by the Great Depression, which caused 25 percent unemployment, the closing of 9,000 ban
- E5: 1936-1941: Over the Edge (1999-04-15) — Safely watching Europe from across the Atlantic Ocean, many Americans observed the messianic popularity of Hitler and Mussolini and the subsequent outbreak of World War II with con
- E6: 1941-1945: Civilians at War (1999-04-16) — World War II was the first war in history that killed more civilians than soldiers, as leaders on both sides accepted noncombatant casualties as inevitable – and, to some, even des
- E7: 1941-1945: Homefront (1999-04-19) — The shock of Pearl Harbor awoke America from its dream of isolationism. As troops went overseas and industry ramped up to supply the urgent need for war materials, a new wave of So
- E8: 1946-1952: Best Years (1999-04-20) — Demobilization after World War II meant difficult changes as the U.S., geared up for war, resumed a peacetime existence. This program describes America's new status as a superpower
- E9: 1953-1960: Happy Days (1999-04-21) — The post-war baby boom, suburban living, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis epitomizes the contentment of the Eisenhower years. But these were also years marked by rabid McCarthyism, violen
- E10: 1960-1964: Poisoned Dreams (1999-04-22) — Beset by both international and domestic pressures, America during the Camelot years was swiftly approaching a political-cultural meltdown. This program documents U.S.-Soviet confl
- E11: 1965-1970: Unpinned (1999-04-23) — Riots and protests intensified in the U.S. as the war in Vietnam dragged on, with anti-war and civil rights activists seeking violent ways to agitate for peace and equality. This p
- E12: 1971-1975: Approaching the Apocalypse (1999-04-26) — The trauma of the war in Vietnam and the Watergate scandal left Americans exhausted, embittered, and disillusioned with politics and politicians. This program appraises the effects
- E13: 1976-1980: Starting Over (1999-04-27) — The women's and civil rights movements, begun decades earlier and as controversial as ever, continue to evolve during the nation's Bicentennial period. This program focuses on the
- E14: 1981-1989: A New World (1999-04-28) — The Reagan era witnessed the unexpected end of the Cold War and a welcome return to a booming domestic economy – but did events unfold too quickly to control? This program takes a
- E15: The '90s and Beyond: Then and Now (1999-04-29) — Fifty years into the future, how will computer and communications technology reshape the way Americans work and play? What will be the benefits and consequences of biotechnology? W
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Century: America's Time have? 1 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Where can I watch The Century: America's Time? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
