Episodes (15)

The Beginning: Seeds of Change
S01E01 · The Beginning: Seeds of Change

Apr 12, 1999

An era of prosperity, optimism & invention rings in the new century as every American becomes aware of electricity, automobiles, motion pictures and even powered air flight.

1914-1919: Shell Shock
S01E02 · 1914-1919: Shell Shock

Apr 12, 1999

Americans' innate isolationism delays entry into "The War that Will End All Wars." Despite the tragedy that eventually envelops an entire generation of young men, America emerges uniquely positioned to benefit from the global post war boom.

1920-1929: Boom to Bust
S01E03 · 1920-1929: Boom to Bust

Apr 13, 1999

In the prosperity of the 20's Americans begin to question their traditional values. Prohibition is enacted, minorities begin to better see themselves, women gain the vote and Americans enjoys their newfound wealth until the inevitable contraction.

1929-1936: Stormy Weather
S01E04 · 1929-1936: Stormy Weather

Apr 14, 1999

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1936-1941: Over the Edge
S01E05 · 1936-1941: Over the Edge

Apr 15, 1999

The years 1936 thru 1941. From the Berlin Olympics, burning books and Kristallnacht, anti-Semitism eventually dominates German thinking. Fascists and world leaders utilize film, radio and the new media for propaganda. European tensions rise, conflicts erupt, nations fall, and American isolationism increases amid worries that the situation will be a replay of the Great War.

1941-1945: Civilians at War
S01E06 · 1941-1945: Civilians at War

Apr 16, 1999

The years 1941 through 1945. The human cost of World war two, from the mass killings following the invasion of Poland to the Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution", the Blitz, the firebombing of European and Japanese cities, the Japanese atrocities against the Chinese people, the use of Atomic weapons, ending with the Nuremberg trials.

Homefront: 1941-1945
S01E07 · Homefront: 1941-1945

Apr 19, 1999

The years 1941 through 1945. The human cost of World War II, shows the atrocities of Germany and Japan, firebombing by the Allies, the use of Atomic weapons, ending with the Nuremberg trials.

Best Years: 1946-1952
S01E08 · Best Years: 1946-1952

Apr 20, 1999

At war's end, the GI's return home. But after four years of war, that home has changed and there lies ahead the task of rebuilding a war torn world. As the only major nation to escape widespread destruction that task falls to the U.S.A.

1953-1960: Happy Days
S01E09 · 1953-1960: Happy Days

Apr 21, 1999

Americans revel in their newfound prosperity amid McCarthy Era witch-hunts. Rock N Roll dominates the airwaves and blacks begin to make progress in their battle to end segregation.

1960-1964: Poisoned Dreams
S01E10 · 1960-1964: Poisoned Dreams

Apr 22, 1999

The first few years of the 1960s promised a greater, stronger and more unified America than ever, but the Cuban Missile Crisis and the assassination of Kennedy brings the loss of American innocence.

1964-1970: Unpinned
S01E11 · 1964-1970: Unpinned

Apr 23, 1999

After the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November of 1963, America stood on the brink of domestic conflict and entrenched in the quagmire of the Vietnam War.

1971-1975: Approaching the Apocalypse
S01E12 · 1971-1975: Approaching the Apocalypse

Apr 26, 1999

From Nixon's inauguration to his resignation, this episode details the developments in the American psyche from the first moon landing to the end of the Vietnam war and beyond to disco and Attica and the Watergate scandal.

1976-1980: Starting Over
S01E13 · 1976-1980: Starting Over

Apr 27, 1999

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1981-1989: A New World
S01E14 · 1981-1989: A New World

Apr 28, 1999

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The 90's and Beyond: Then and Now
S01E15 · The 90's and Beyond: Then and Now

Apr 29, 1999

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About

The Century: America's Time Season 1 (1999) is released on Apr 12, 1999. Watch The Century: America's Time online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. The Century: America's Time is directed by Roger Goodman and created by Justin Sturken with Peter Jennings and Neil Simon.

As know as:

The Century: America's Time

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

ABC News, Cineguild Entertainment Group

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