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Oliver Stone has never been shy about ruffling feathers with his take on real-life events. From "J.F.K" and "Nixon," to "Salvador" and "W," Stone has challenged the history taught in schoolbooks.
His latest project, "The Untold History of the United States," a 10-part series on the premium Showtime network, explores more facts he feels were suppressed, with new takes on the atomic bombing of Japan, and the Cold War.
Oliver Stone latest project, "The Untold History of the United States," a 10-part series on
the premium Showtime network, explores more facts he feels were suppressed, with new takes on
the atomic bombing of Japan, and the Cold War.
Stone said, "Well, first was the idea to make a documentary about the atomic bomb and Henry Wallace’s connection to it because Truman becomes president instead of Wallace. So that was a great story and it was an hour, hour and a half and once you get into the atomic bomb, then you have to follow it all the way down the path to where it leads today which is electronic war, space war. "
To maintain accuracy throughout the series, Stone partnered with Peter Kuznick, a history professor at American University. Kuznick was no stranger to Stone, having used Stone’s films for years to provide perspective for his students.
The films provide a panoramic view of American history in the middle part of the 20th century. It shows how the nation’s international policies were shaped, refracted and, at times, undermined by internal politics.
"The Untold History of the United States" is now airing Mondays at 8 p.m. on Showtime.
Oliver Stone latest project, "The Untold History of the United States," a 10-part series on
the premium Showtime network, explores more facts he feels were suppressed, with new takes on
the atomic bombing of Japan, and the Cold War.
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