The Nineties (2017)
Synopsis
Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural and political milestones.
Creator
Tom Hanks, Mark Herzog, Gary Goetzman
Network
CNN
Episodes
The One About TV
A look at TV shows from the '90s, from animated hits “South Park” and “Beavis and Butt-Head” to sitcoms “Seinfeld” and “Friends”" to dramas “My So-Called Life” and “The Sopranos.”
The Comeback Kid
Bill Clinton’s presidency began and ended with controversy spanning from an inability to reform America’s health care system to a sex scandal that led to impeachment.
Can We All Get Along?
Racially fueled events, from Al Sharpton and the Crown Height riots to Rodney King and the L.A. riots, and O.J. Simpson and his murder trial.
New World Order
The world has seen a lot of change due to major political events, including the Warsaw Pact, Nelson Mandela's release from prison, the Persian Gulf War, and Bill Clinton becoming the president of the United States.
Terrorism Hits Home
Terrorism in the '90s includes a bounty of devastating events including Timothy McVeigh's bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City.
The Information Age
The '90s brought on the internet along with a dark side of the tech boom, including hackers, online predators and the proliferation of pornography.
Isn't It Ironic?
A look at the diverse music of the 1990s, from Nirvana to Dixie Chicks to Tupac.
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Nineties
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Production
Playtone, Herzog & Company, CNN Films
