An exploration of American cinema through the decades, with a look at the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution. Includes archival footage and interviews with leading actors, directors, producers and film critics.
The Golden Age Pt 1: A look at American cinema from the 1930s to the 1950s, when stars like Marilyn Monroe became icons and films like The Wizard of Oz made history. (S1, ep 1)
The Golden Age Pt 2: The trip through the Golden Age of American cinema continues. This is the era that gave us Casablanca, It's A Wonderful Life and A Star Is Born. (S1, ep 2)
The Sixties, Part 1: The history of American cinema continues with the 1960s, tracing the impact of movies including West Side Story and The Graduate. (S1, ep 3)
The Sixties, Part 2: The history of American cinema continues with the 1960s, tracing the impact of movies including West Side Story and The Graduate. (S1, ep 4)
The Seventies, Part 1: A look at the history of cinema through the 1970s, including films that pushed the boundaries of filmmaking from The Godfather to Jaws. (S1, ep 5)
The Seventies, Part 2: A look at the history of cinema through the 1970s, including films that pushed the boundaries of filmmaking from The Godfather to Jaws. (S1, ep 6)
The Eighties, Part 1: The journey through American cinema continues into the 1980s, with hits that became cult classics from E.T. to The Breakfast Club. (S1, ep 7)
The Eighties, Part 2: The journey through American cinema continues into the 1980s, with hits that became cult classics from E.T. to The Breakfast Club. (S1, ep 8)
The Nineties, Part 1: The journey through American cinema continues with a look at the 1990s, including smash hits Jurassic Park and Titanic. (S1, ep 9)
The Nineties, Part 2: Continue the journey through the movies of the 1990s, with smash hits including Jurassic Park and Titanic. (S1, ep 10)
The 2000s To Today, Part 1: The journey through the history of American cinema concludes with a look at cinema from the 2000s through to the present day. (S1, ep 11)
The 2000s To Today, Part 2: The journey through the history of cinema concludes with a look at films including the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series. (S1, ep 12)