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:
Feature Presentation:
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Runtime: 1080 minutes
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Genre: Documentary, War, History
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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:
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Format: DVD
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Region: 2
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Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.7 x 3.1 cm
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Weight: 349 g
Cast & Crew:
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Director: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
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Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward