American Experience

Season 37 Episode 6: Kissinger (1): The Necessity of Power

The story of Henry Kissinger, the enigmatic powerbroker who served in the topmost echelons of U.S. diplomacy. Celebrated or reviled, his contradictions reflect those central to late 20th century U.S. foreign policy. With interviews from proteges and colleagues, Kissinger endeavors to understand his relentless drive for power, and how his policies shaped today’s world.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

38

Episodes:

400

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1988

IMDb:

6.7