In an immersive and powerful narrative, acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick present THE VIETNAM WAR, a 10-part, 18-hour documentary series that tells the epic story of one of the most divisive and tragic conflicts in American history. Through firsthand testimony from nearly 80 witnesses—including American soldiers, anti-war activists, and Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both sides—the series delivers a comprehensive and deeply human portrayal of the war and the era that defined a generation.

Release Information:

• Studio/Distributor: PBS

Feature Presentation:

• Runtime: 1080 minutes
• Genre: Documentary, War, History
• Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Special Features:

• Rarely seen, digitally remastered archival footage from global sources
• Photographs by renowned 20th-century photojournalists
• Historic television broadcasts and evocative home movies
• Revelatory audio recordings from the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations
• Original music by Academy Award-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
• New music arranged and performed by Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble
• Over 120 iconic songs from artists including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, and Nina Simone

Technical Specifications:

• Format: DVD
• Region: 2
• Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.7 x 3.1 cm
• Weight: 349 g

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
• Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward

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