The Day the ’60s Died

“The Day the ’60s Died” explores the events of May 1970, a pivotal month when four students lost their lives in a shooting at Kent State University. The chaos that ensued is often regarded as the most polarizing period in American history since the Civil War. The documentary transports viewers to that tumultuous spring, spanning from college campuses to the Cambodian jungles, and into the corridors of the Nixon White House, offering a comprehensive look at the era 45 years later.