Adam Curtis Films
An Ocean Apart
TV-PG
Kevin Adam Curtis (born 26 May 1955) is a British documentary film-maker. Curtis says that his favourite theme is "power and how it works in society", and his works explore areas of sociology, psychology, philosophy and political history.
Where to Watch An Ocean Apart
7 Episodes
- An Ocean Apart: Part 1. 'Hats Off to Mr Wilson'E1
An Ocean Apart: Part 1. 'Hats Off to Mr Wilson'This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the Atlantic, their welcome in Liverpool, and their disillusion when the war was over. For President Woodrow Wilson, victory had turned sour, but America had started its journey towards world leadership. - An Ocean Apart: Part 2. 'Home in Pasadena'E2
An Ocean Apart: Part 2. 'Home in Pasadena'This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how free trade and mass production techniques after World War I changed British and U.S. manufacturing and created economic rivalry between the two countries. - An Ocean Apart: Part 3. 'Here Come The British! Bang! Bang!'E3
An Ocean Apart: Part 3. 'Here Come The British! Bang! Bang!'This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lindbergh encourages U.S. neutrality in the war but Roosevelt decides to aid Britain. - An Ocean Apart: Part 5. 'If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree'E5
An Ocean Apart: Part 5. 'If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree'In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the US becomes clear after the Suez crisis.