1989: The Year That Made Us (2019)

Documentary · History

A chronicle of the most consequential events of 1989, which saw the rise of radicalism, the intensification of tabloid news culture, the birth of the internet, and diverse voices gaining unprecedented traction.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (72 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Delbert Hunt Self - Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

7.47 avg 6 episodes 7.5 → 7.5 22 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	World in Revolution	7.5	16
2	Bring the Noise	7.2	15
3	The Dawn of Digital	7.5	14
4	Show Me The Money	7.6	13
5	If It Bleeds, It Leads	7.5	13
6	From Communism to Terrorism	7.5	15