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Sky Arte HD to Premiere 'The Sixties' Documentary Series on October 15

publication · 2026-05-05

Sky Arte HD will launch a new documentary series titled 'The Sixties' on Saturday, October 15. The ten-episode series explores the transformative decade of the 1960s in the United States, covering key events such as the civil rights movement, women's liberation, and cultural shifts in music and television. The first episode focuses on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and examines the findings of the Warren Report, the official investigation into his murder. The series uses archival materials to portray influential figures of the era.

Key facts

  • The series 'The Sixties' premieres on Sky Arte HD on October 15.
  • It consists of ten episodes covering the 1960s in America.
  • Topics include racial discrimination battles, women's emancipation, and cultural liberation.
  • The first episode examines the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
  • The episode analyzes the Warren Report, the official investigation into Kennedy's murder.
  • The series uses archival materials to depict key personalities of the decade.
  • Sky Arte HD is an Italian cultural television channel.
  • The series is produced by Sky Arte and curated by Artribune.

Entities

Institutions

  • Sky Arte HD
  • Artribune

Locations

  • United States
  • Italy

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