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1989 (Nat Geo’s Version). 1989 Had Style You Couldn’t Shake Off, So Deep Dive Into Today’s Most Talked About Year With Special Encore Presentation of National Geographic’s Series, 1989: THE YEAR THAT MADE US

Series Can Show You Incredible Things, Including Groundbreaking Events in Politics, Art, Journalism, Tech and More During This Formative Year

All Episodes Now Streaming on Hulu; Watch the Full Episode 1989: A WORLD IN REVOLUTION HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM_Xpsx8RG4

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1989, you may be hearing that year a lot today. It’s a year that never goes out of style, and in a special encore presentation of National Geographic’s fascinating six-part unscripted series 1989: THE YEAR THAT MADE US, viewers are taken on a journey through that milestone era to learn more about those critical 365 days. Don’t say we didn’t warn you — viewers can watch a full episode, 1989: A WORLD IN REVOLUTION, for free online HERE, and we wish you would stream the entire series on Hulu.

It was the year you couldn’t imagine in your wildest dreams. The Berlin Wall fell, the World Wide Web launched, and America met Bart Simpson. 1989: THE YEAR THAT MADE US explores the political, cultural and technological transformations that occurred in this monumental year and some of the bad blood that came along with them. We know you love the players, and they love the game, so join Kevin Smith, Chuck D, James Brooks, Connie Chung, Larry King and more as they give their profound recollections of the tumultuous, inspiring year that shaped the modern world.

The episode 1989: A WORLD IN REVOLUTION takes a dramatic look at a year of revolution around the world. From the brave protests of Tiananmen Square to the fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 transformed global politics in profound ways that still resonate today. Former Secretary of State James Baker and award-winning journalists provide their stunning eyewitness accounts from this monumental year in history.

1989: THE YEAR THAT MADE US is executive produced by Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman and Rory Karpf for IPC. For National Geographic, Betsy Forhan is Executive Producer.

About National Geographic:

Award-winning and critically acclaimed National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, creates and delivers riveting stories and experiences in natural history, science, adventure and exploration. Inspiring a deeper connection to the world, the content studio reaches 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu. Its diverse content includes Emmy® Award-winning franchise Genius, series Life Below Zero and Secrets of the Whales, and Oscar®- and BAFTA award-winning film Free Solo. In 2022, National Geographic Content was awarded eight News and Documentary Emmys, in addition to Life Below Zero’s Emmy win for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program, its sixth Emmy overall. For more information, visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or follow Nat Geo on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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