The Sixties (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The space race, the cold war, "free love," civil rights and more: The decade of the 1960s shaped our history -- and changed the world. In collaboration with Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, CNN explores perhaps the most transformative decade of the modern era in a 10-part documentary series and brings new insights into how those events shaped today.
TV-PG • 2014 • 1 season
The Sixties is a historical documentary series produced by CNN that examines the transformative social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s. Because it relies on archival news footage, the series features graphic depictions of real-world violence, including scenes of civil rights protests, war footage from Vietnam, and the assassinations of high-profile political figures. While the series is educational, the inclusion of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sixties appropriate for kids?
The Sixties is a historical documentary series produced by CNN that examines the transformative social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s. Because it relies on archival news footage, the series features graphic depictions of real-world violence, including scenes of… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in The Sixties
Sexual content is limited to cultural discussions of the 'sexual revolution' of the era; there is no explicit visual content.
Violence and gore in The Sixties
The series includes recurring, intense archival footage of war, protests, police brutality, and the aftermath of political assassinations, which are depicted with historical seriousness.
Language in The Sixties
Occasional mild language occurs in historical archival footage, typically reflecting the vernacular of the period.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sixties
The series features archival footage and interviews discussing the rise of counter-culture drug use, specifically mentioning experimentation with substances like marijuana and LSD.
Mature themes in The Sixties
Mature themes are central to the series, including war, political assassination, racial injustice, systemic discrimination, and social upheaval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sixties appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sixties is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. The Sixties is a historical documentary series produced by CNN that examines the transformative social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s. Because it relies on archival news footage, the series features…
What age rating does The Sixties have?
The Sixties is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Sixties about?
The Sixties is a historical documentary series produced by CNN that examines the transformative social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s. Because it relies on archival news footage, the series features graphic depictions of real-world violence, including scenes of civil rights protests, war footage from…
How many seasons does The Sixties have?
The Sixties has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Sixties?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Sixties.
How violent is The Sixties?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Sixties per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Sixties appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Sixties.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sixties?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Sixties.
What mature themes appear in The Sixties?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Sixties.
Where can I read the full The Sixties parent guide?
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