Series synopsis
1989: The Year that Made Us is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on May 5, 2019. It ended on May 5, 2019. It stars Delbert Hunt.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Delbert Hunt as Self - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 5, 2019 | May 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
World in Revolution Former Secretary of State James Baker and award-winning journalists share their stunning accounts from 1989, the year global revolution broke out. |
May 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Bring the Noise Chuck D. and Arsenio Hall reflect on the cultural and political events of 1989 that helped awaken mainstream audiences to the black experience. |
May 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Dawn of the Digital From the first GPS satellite to the debut of the World Wide Web, how tech’s wonders from 1989 paved the way for today’s mobile lifestyle. |
May 5, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 5, 2019 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |