(Kissinger)

Overview: This two-part biography offers an incisive portrait of Henry Kissinger, the enigmatic powerbroker who served in the topmost echelons of American diplomacy. Whether celebrated or reviled, Kissinger’s contradictions reflect those at the heart of America’s foreign policy during the second half of the 20th century, a period in which America became the unchallenged superpower in the world yet often pursued policy at odds with its own highest ideals.By examining his life up to and throughout his tortured relationship with President Richard Nixon, Kissinger endeavors to understand precisely what drove his relentless drive for power. It is a story of deep contradictions — of Kissinger’s obsession with securing American supremacy, staving off nuclear war, and checking the power of our enemies, even while consorting with dictators and tolerating widespread violation of human rights.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Networks:

PBS

Year:

2025

Directors:

Barak Goodman

Production companies:

American Experience Films

Actors:

Self (archival footage)

Henry Kissinger (voice)

Self (archival footage)

Self (archival footage)

Self (archival footage)

Crews:

Director

Supervising Producer

Original Music Composer

Editor

Co-Producer