Synopsis
To Americans the 1950s are the golden years. Having recovered from World War II, the life of the nation was on the up. The new generation are enjoying peace, economic prosperity and great technological advances. But behind this perfect façade are troubling times. The confrontation with communism was expanding and new battle lines were being drawn in the unchartered territory of space. North Korea invades its southern neighbour and fearing the spread of communism, Truman sends troops lead by General Douglas Macarthur.
Hooded Men - Britain's Torture Playbook
In 1971, 14 men were tortured by the British state in NI. They became known as the Hooded Men. For 50 years they fought for the truth - now they want the government to apologise.
Voter registration | Selma (2014)
Oprah Winfrey's character takes a voter registration test.