The Best Documentaries About American Decades
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- StarsJohn HeilemannTim NaftaliRobert DallekInterviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
- StarsDouglas BrinkleyRick PerlsteinChris ConnellyA 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.
- StarsBo DerekErik EstradaLeif GarrettCelebrities and comedians share their thoughts on pop culture of the 1970's.
- DirectorStacy PeraltaStarsAlan AldaMelissa Sue AndersonBea Arthur
- StarsRob LoweKurt AndersenDavid SirotaThe '80s: The Decade That Made Us is the defining biography of a decade, as told through exclusive interviews with more than 40 icons, entertainers and innovators who shaped its identity.
- StarsH.W. BrandsChris ConnellyGil TroyA documentary series focusing on the Reagan presidency, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the tech boom, the expansion of television, and the evolving music industry.
- StarsTraci LordsSoleil Moon Frye'Weird Al' YankovicA humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments dedicated to the film, music, fashion and big headlines of the 1980s, with commentary from comedians, musicians and others who lived through it and saw the insanity with their own eyes. Offshoot of the very successful "I Love The 70s!" special, and preceded the "I Love The 90s!" special.
- StarsShannen DohertyNeve CampbellRob LoweA show which highlights the events of the 90s.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesLiz PhairA nostalgiac look back at the 1990's in the midst of movies, music, shows, scandals, trends, and news events.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesGabrielle CarterisI Love The 90's is back with even more insight and looks back to the decade that gave us Grunge, The O.J. Trial, and Nelson! It's I Love The 90's: Part Deux!
- StarsDan RatherGil TroyLesley StahlA TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 1990 to 1999.
- Beginning with the rise of partisan politics and the unexpected origins of the Monica Lewinsky scandal, the origins of today's world are explored by investigating the rise of gay rights, the fall of traditional media, the move from offline to online, and the unseen rise of a global terror network.
- StarsSue SmithJonathan Van NessMichelle ButeauCelebrities remember pop culture from 2000 to 2009
- StarsRenee GrahamJulian ZelizerChris ConnellyA TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 2000 to 2009.