XXI Century

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  • 2025
  • 1 Season
  • 8.8  (74)

XXI Century is a riveting and thought-provoking television documentary series that originally aired in 2003. Presented by the esteemed broadcaster, Adriana Bosch, the series is an ambitious exploration of the major decades that shaped the 21st century. It reexamines and evaluates the major issues, technological advancements, cultural shifts and, most importantly, the dynamic events that have left a lasting impression on the face of modern society.

The series delves into the depth of intertwined geopolitical events that have formed the backbone of the 21st century. It unlocks the underlying forces behind the world's economy; critical issues around inequality, poverty, and wealth; and makes an analysis of the major decisions taken in the field of politics, environment, and human rights.

Divided into hour-long episodes of intriguing spectrum and depth, XXI Century strikes a compelling balance between personal anecdotes and grand historical narratives. This approach truly captivates the audience by bridging the gap between individual experiences and overarching global themes. Through interviews with experts from numerous fields, personal testimonies from those who lived through these experiences, and augmented by a wealth of archival footage, Bosch paints a comprehensive picture of the complexities and nuances of the 21st century.

One of the unique aspects of XXI Century is its commitment to showcasing global perspectives. It

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Seasons
Pax Americana
7. Pax Americana
 
In the last part of XXI Century, we try to regard the problem from a new angle. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, historians and international scholars will deconstruct arguments relative to human rights and bringing democracy to Iraq.
Blood and Oil
6. Blood and Oil
 
While the war against Iraq was approaching, many international organizations -- including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch -- were working to foresee the effects of a new conflict on the civilian population and the Iraqi economy.
Civilization
5. Civilization
 
World War I, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the partition of the Middle East. Saddam Hussein and the Baath Party. The close ties between the Reagan and Bush Administrations with Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War.
War, Peace and Patriotism
4. War, Peace and Patriotism
 
David Cline, a Vietnam War veteran and president of Veterans for Peace, remembers his personal story and gives us an idea of what a war looks like. We get to know the notorious "chicken hawks" and how they succeeded to avoid going to war.
...and Nothing but the Truth
3. ...and Nothing but the Truth
 
In the third part of XXI Century, we dare to put under trial the media complex, and particularly the news outlets that sold their souls and worked as the propaganda machine of the power. A meaningful list of concrete examples is given.
...and the Pursuit of Happiness
2. ...and the Pursuit of Happiness
 
The second part of XXI Century tells us the story of what has happened in America after September 11, 2001: the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; freedom, democracy and the First Amendment; the Patriot Act and Guantanamo.
The Dawn
1. The Dawn
 
XXI Century begins with the presidential elections of 2000. What happened in those elections? Who really won the state of Florida? How many Americans could not vote in Florida that day? Why? Who were they?
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  • Premiere Date
    May 3, 2025
  • IMDB Rating
    8.8  (74)
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