The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
★ 6.5 · 2015 · 45m · Documentary
With the 00s now firmly in our rear view mirror, the decade is ripe for re-evaluation. From 9/11 to the financial crisis, the decade shows not only a period of turmoil in the United States but its also a golden age when the Internet hadnt been colonized by corporations, when social media was still young and fresh and when it was easy to make money.
Episodes
1. Ground Zero45m · In the 2000s, you experienced ups and downs. It began with the shocking events of September 11, 2001, ending with the election of America's first African-American president.
2. Boom and Bust45m · We look at the threat of anthrax in the US post, the Concorde plane crashing in France and how "The Osbournes" led the series of reality series.
3. Age of Aging45m · One experienced a tragic tsunami in 2004 and eventually captured Saddam Hussein. The revelations at the Abu Ghraib prison led to strong reactions.
4. Moment of Truth45m · The launch of the first iPhone led to a mobile revolution, and social media became the premier platform for communication. Michael Jackson's death shakes a whole world.More Like This
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