Adam Curtis Films

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1988
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An Ocean Apart: Part 1. 'Hats Off to Mr Wilson'
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This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the Atlantic, their welcome in Liverpool, and their disillusion when the .. show full overview
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An Ocean Apart: Part 2. 'Home in Pasadena'
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This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how free trade and mass production techniques after World War I changed .. show full overview
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An Ocean Apart: Part 3. 'Here Come The British! Bang! Bang!'
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This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lindbergh encourages U.S. neutrality in the war but Roosevelt decides to aid Britain.
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An Ocean Apart: Part 4. 'Trust Me To The Bitter End'
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America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
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An Ocean Apart: Part 5. 'If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree'
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In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the US becomes clear after the Suez crisis.
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An Ocean Apart: Part 6. 'Under The Eagle's Wing'
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Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
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An Ocean Apart: Part 7. 'Turning Up The Volume
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During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

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