The 2000s

About The 2000s

The 2000s is a seven-part American television documentary miniseries, produced by CNN and narrated by actor Tom Hanks that premiered on July 8, 2018, on CNN. This compelling series provides a detailed review of the decade's biggest cultural, political, and technological happenings. Each episode illustrates a distinctive year in the history of the 21st century, reflecting how profoundly the 2000s influenced, shaped, and changed society and the world around us.

Making / Production

Following the success of its predecessors, 'The Eighties' and 'The Nineties', CNN decided to produce 'The 2000s'. Supported by Playtone and its co-founder Tom Hanks, the series was executive produced by Gary Goetzman. Relying on a wide range of archival footage and interviews with veterans of the era, the series skillfully captured the essence of the decade.

Actors

• Tom Hanks (Narrator): Although not in a performative role, he effectively narrates the series and helps weave various stories together.
• Various: The series features many individuals including politicians, musicians, actors, and other public figures speaking on the events of the 2000s. Their roles were themselves, discussing real events in which they took part.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is part of CNN's 'Decades' series, which includes 'The Sixties', 'The Seventies', 'The Eighties', and 'The Nineties'.
• The series features extensive original interviews from several influential figures of the decade, as well as the use of CNN's vast video archives.

Quotes

• "The first decade of the 21st Century - A decade that changed the world.” - Tom Hanks

Music, Soundtrack

• A unique feature of the series is that each episode showcased music from the year it represents, providing viewers with a sense of the era and its pop culture.