The Fifties (1997) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Fifties online in HD.
The Fifties — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Alex Gibney
The Fifties — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1997-11-30 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 7 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | History |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 3.3/10 (3 votes) |
The Fifties — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Fear & The Dream (1997-11-30) — Following the victorious end of World War II, America was looking forward to new prosperity and relief from the shortages and rationing that the war required. New affluence, new lo
- E2: Selling the American Way (1997-12-07) — Television makes its popular debut. TV is a great selling tool, manufacturing demand for everything from automobiles to zany inventions. Business and governments all begin to learn
- E3: Let's Play House (1997-12-14) — Conforming to the idealized visions of family as depicted on their new televisions, Americans settle into enjoying their American Dreams but discordant voices are beginning to be h
- E4: A Burning Desire (1997-12-21) — During an otherwise repressed time, Americans again question their ideas of "normal" when the Kinsey report is published, Marilyn Monroe debuts as the centerfold in Hugh Heffner's
- E5: The Beat (1997-12-28) — Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Elvis. Conformity is questioned and homogenized America begins to differentiate. The teenager as a class is born. Popular music is forever changed
- E6: The Rage Within (1998-01-04) — From Emmet Till to Willie Mays, Americans begin to seriously reconsider how they confront issues of race in America.
- E7: The Road to the Sixties (1998-01-11) — Fast food and fast cars occupy Americans' thoughts until the Soviets launch Sputnik and the space race begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Fifties have? 1 season(s) with 7 episodes.
Who created The Fifties? Alex Gibney.
Where can I watch The Fifties? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
