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Deep Dive: The Eighties (2016)

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The Eighties
The Eighties is the third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog. It covers a decade marked by exceptionalism and excess, using rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and commentary from historians, journalists, politicians, and celebrities. The series provides a multifaceted view of the 1980s, examining significant events such as the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, and the end of the Cold War. The documentary also addresses Wall Street corruption and the evolving television and music scenes. By interspersing various perspectives, it paints a comprehensive picture of a vibrant decade, capturing the cultural and political dynamics that defined the era.

Why Watch

  • •See rare archival footage from the 1980s.
  • •Meet key figures like Ronald Reagan.
  • •Find out about the impact of the AIDS crisis.

Did You Know

•The documentary covers the AIDS crisis that emerged in the 1980s.
•It discusses Wall Street corruption during the decade.
•The series examines the end of the Cold War and its implications.

Perfect For

1980s pop culture fansPolitical history enthusiastsMusic and TV history buffs