Rare footage of some of the major events that have left an imprint on America. From kidnappings to the Pearl Harbour attacks and the Son of Sam murders, each event is presented in real time.
EPISODE 1
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbour is brought to life, using film, radio and news reports of the time as well as recently declassified government documents.
EPISODE 2
L.A. Riots
In April 1992, four white officers were acquitted of beating African American motorist Rodney King. Over the next six days, television reports, home video, and police footage captured the turmoil that led to 54 deaths, and over $1 billion in damages.
EPISODE 3
Son of Sam Murders
The true story of the notorious `Son of Sam' murders that terrorised New York is retold by weaving rare tapes from local news reports, home movies, radio stories and police footage.
EPISODE 4
Patty Hearst
The story of the Patty Hearst kidnapping is retold as it happened through local and national newscasts and declassified documents.
Malcolm X
The rise and tragic assassination of the controversial civil right's activist Malcolm X, told through newscasts, rarely seen archive footage, radio reports, and his own words.
Clinton Impeachment
Reliving the scandal of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, featuring exclusive, never-before-televised recordings from historian Taylor Branch.
Tom Jennings
Rob Kirk
John Cavanagh
David Royle
Charles Poe
