1989: The Year that Made Us — Season 1, Episode 6: From Communism to Terrorism
Documentary • 23 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Former Secretary of State James Baker and retired Gen. David Petraeus trace the origins of America’s longest war back to Afghanistan in 1989.
About 1989: The Year that Made Us
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.