Making Sense of the Sixties (1991) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Making Sense of the Sixties online in HD.
Making Sense of the Sixties — Storyline
A look back at one of the most turbulent decades of America's recent history, this documentary examines the political and cultural changes, from the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK to the rapidly escalating war in Vietnam to the wonder of the moon landing, that shaped the era and left an indelible mark on later decades.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: David Hoffman
Making Sense of the Sixties — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1991-01-21 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
Making Sense of the Sixties — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Seeds of the Sixties (1991-01-21) — The first one, "Seeds of the Sixties," examines the postwar period, especially the 1950s. It adopts the traditional interpretation that the era was bent on consensus and conformity
- E2: We Can Change the World (1991-01-28) — The second show investigates the early 1960s and the idea that, as President Kennedy said, "The torch has been passed." A new generation was beginning to dominate the American scen
- E3: Breaking Boundaries, Testing Limits (1991-02-04) — The producers in the third show shift to the most controversial topic, the counterculture. Just the idea of making sense of that phenomenon is difficult, for as Abbie Hoffman suppo
- E4: In A Dark Time (1991-02-11) — In the next show, "In A Dark Time," the producers return to the "reality" of the 1965 to 1968 era of city riots, black power, campus confrontations, and the Vietnam War. The show's
- E5: Coming to a Peace…with Ourselves (1991-02-18) — The Nixon Administration is the time frame for the fifth and final chronological program. The show explores pro- and antiwar activity after the Cambodian invasion and Kent State, a
- E6: Final Episode (1991-02-25) — In the final show the producers attempt to analyze the era by recounting the themes and relying on flashbacks and on interviews with participants and experts. They try to place the
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Making Sense of the Sixties have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created Making Sense of the Sixties? David Hoffman.
Where can I watch Making Sense of the Sixties? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
