The Seventies

The Seventies

The Seventies

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The Seventies

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.3(23 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

A documentary series focusing on the ongoing Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, evolving music industry, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, and the rise of foreign and domestic terrorism.

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Playtone

Herzog & Company

CNN Films

HBO Documentary Films

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Walter Cronkite

Self

Walter Cronkite

Acting

Dan Rather

Self

Dan Rather

Acting

Tom Hanks

Self

Tom Hanks

Acting

David Brinkley

Self

David Brinkley

Acting

Chris Connelly

Self

Chris Connelly

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