Turning Point: The Vietnam War S1E2 — Civil War

7.6

Turning Point: The Vietnam War•Season 1•Episode 2

Civil War

7.6/10 · 175 votesApr 30, 202573 min

Ranked #2 of 5 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.

Directed byBrian Knappenberger

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes5

America Goes to War

Civil War

Life Is Cheap

Why Are We Even Here?

E5 7.8

The End of the Road

Cast8

Viet Thanh Nguyen

Self

Lien-Hang Nguyen

Self

Fredrik Logevall

Self

Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora

Self

John Negroponte

Self

Richard Nixon

Self (Archive Footage)

Robert McNamara

Self (Archive Footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (Archive Footage)

Crew2

Brian Knappenberger

Director

John Dragonetti

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Civil War" is episode 2 of Turning Point: The Vietnam War season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 175 votes, ranking #2 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Brian Knappenberger, it aired on April 30, 2025.

Next: E3 · Life Is Cheap Best of Season 1