The Fifties

The Fifties

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.

Status: Ended

Genres:
Documentary

First Air Date: 1997-11-30

Origin Country: US

Networks:
History

Total Episodes: 7

Number of Seasons: 1

Original Language: en

1

Production Countries:

United States of America

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