Netflix to release Turning Point: The Vietnam War, a powerful five-part documentary exploring the war’s lasting legacy, political fallout, and impact on American identity.
Netflix is diving deep into one of the most pivotal chapters of modern history with the release of Turning Point: The Vietnam War, a five-part docuseries arriving April 30, 2025. From acclaimed director Brian Knappenberger and produced by Luminant Media, the series aims to unpack the full scope of the Vietnam War and its long-reaching effects on both the United States and the world.
Clocking in at five hour-long episodes, Turning Point: The Vietnam War follows in the footsteps of Netflix’s previous historical deep-dives Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War and Turning Point: 9/11 and the War On Terror. This new installment delivers an unflinching, comprehensive look at a war that did far more than test military strength — it exposed deep-rooted fractures in American politics, culture, and public trust.
Knappenberger, who also serves as executive producer alongside Sarah Huisenga, explores the Vietnam War through an expansive lens, covering nearly two decades and three U.S. presidential administrations. With Clare Tucker and Sabrina Parke as co-executive producers, the docuseries makes use of unparalleled archival access and exclusive material to present fresh perspectives on a heavily documented yet still controversial conflict.
The series includes never-before-seen footage sourced from CBS News via See It Now Studios, rare Vietnamese video archives, declassified U.S. government records, and previously unreleased White House recordings. These elements come together to highlight voices and stories often left out of the mainstream narrative, offering a more complete picture of the war’s toll and complexity.
Timed with the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Turning Point: The Vietnam War reflects on the unresolved wounds and unlearned lessons from a war that continues to shape American policy and identity today. Through its raw storytelling and wide historical scope, the series confronts the question of how nations recover — or fail to — after a devastating conflict.
Turning Point: The Vietnam War premieres exclusively on Netflix on April 30, 2025.
