The Sixties (2013)

About The Sixties (2013)

"The Sixties" is a comprehensive documentary series that spans all the significant events and cultural aspects of the decade. Released in 2014, this series is created by CNN and Tom Hanks' Playtone. The series delves into the politics, war, civil rights, technological advancement, culture and the arts that defined the 1960s.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's Playtone. It consisted of 10 episodes which were aired on CNN. The series not only focused on the American experience during the sixties but also did a great job capturing the global events and happenings that had a significant impact on the world as a whole.

Actors

• Tom Hanks: As an executive producer, Hanks didn't have a traditional role, but his direction shaped the series.
• Philip D. Zelikow: This acclaimed historian acted as himself, giving expert insights on historical events of the '60s.
• Dan Rather: Played himself, providing commentary based on his experience as a news reporter during the sixties.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Each episode of "The Sixties" focuses on one aspect of the decade, such as the Vietnam War, the Space Race, or the civil rights movement.
• The series was later followed by "The Seventies," "The Eighties," "The Nineties," and "The 2000s," all following the same format.

Awards

The series did not win any individual awards. However, its critical acclaim, popularity, and impact on documentary filmmaking cannot be understated.

Quotes

• "The decade that changed the world."
• "The decade where we pushed boundaries."

Music, Soundtrack

• The series combines period music, news footage, and interviews to create a full picture of the decade.
• The score for the series is excellently done, with many songs from the sixties that helped to set a background for the events being described.