The 2000s
2018 · 1 season · 7 episodes · Ended · CNN
Documentary
TMDB 6.4 · 17 votes
Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.
Episodes
- S01E01The Platinum Age of Television2018-07-0884m
This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.
- S01E02Mission Accomplished2018-07-1542m
This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.
- S01E03Quagmire2018-07-2242m
This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.
- S01E04The i Decade2018-07-2942m
This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.
- S01E05The Financial Crisis2018-08-0542m
This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.
- S01E06Yes We Can2018-08-1242m
This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.
- S01E07I Want My MP32018-08-1942m
This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.
