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1989: The Year that Made Us

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About 1989: The Year that Made Us

1989: The Year that Made Us is a documentary TV series that premiered on National Geographic on May 5, 2019. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "From Communism to Terrorism", aired on May 5, 2019.

A chronicle of the most consequential events of 1989, which saw the rise of radicalism, the intensification of tabloid news culture, the birth of the internet, and diverse voices gaining unprecedented traction.

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6 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2019 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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  1. E6

    6. From Communism to Terrorism

    Finale

    Former Secretary of State James Baker and retired Gen. David Petraeus trace the origins of America’s longest war back to Afghanistan in 1989.

  2. E5

    5. If It Bleeds, It Leads

    In 1989 the news went wild. Larry King and Connie Chung examine the rise of tabloid TV.

  3. E4

    4. Show Me the Money

    Bart, Simpson, Batman, and the little Mermaid.

  4. E3

    3. The Dawn of the Digital

    From the first GPS satellite to the debut of the World Wide Web, how tech’s wonders from 1989 paved the way for today’s mobile lifestyle.

  5. E2

    2. Bring the Noise

    Chuck D. and Arsenio Hall reflect on the cultural and political events of 1989 that helped awaken mainstream audiences to the black experience.

  6. E1

    1. World in Revolution

    Former Secretary of State James Baker and award-winning journalists share their stunning accounts from 1989, the year global revolution broke out.

1989: The Year that Made Us FAQ

Will there be new episodes of 1989: The Year that Made Us?

1989: The Year that Made Us has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 5, 2019.

When did the latest episode of 1989: The Year that Made Us come out?

The most recent episode of 1989: The Year that Made Us, Season 1 Episode 6 "From Communism to Terrorism", aired on May 5, 2019.

How many seasons of 1989: The Year that Made Us are there?

1989: The Year that Made Us has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did 1989: The Year that Made Us first air?

1989: The Year that Made Us first aired on National Geographic on May 5, 2019.

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