Series·1997–1998·1 Season
The Fifties
Created By
Alex Gibney
Country
US
Language
English
Episodes
7
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The Story
Archival footage and interviews with historians mark this fascinating documentary on the 1950s, based on David Halberstam's bestseller. Among the subjects covered: work and the family; the impact of TV; the Cold War; and the beginnings of the civil-rights movement and the sexual revolution.
Producer
Alex Gibney
Themes
Audience Score
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Crew
Alex Gibney
Executive Producer, Director, Writer
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