The Fifties (1997)
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.
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Edward HerrmannNarratorDavid HalberstamHimself
John ChancellorHimself
Allen GinsbergHimselfJack AndersonHimselfKathleen BrindleyHerselfMovie DNA
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What is The Fifties about?
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.
How long is The Fifties?
The Fifties has a runtime of 363 minutes.