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1989: The Year That Made Us: If It Bleeds, It Leads

1989: The Year That Made Us (2018)

Historical | United States

National Geo | Wednesday, 16 January 2019 | 20:30

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Wednesday, 16 January 2019 20:30

Tuesday, 1 January 2019 20:30

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 2 - If It Bleeds, It Leads

SYNOPSIS

1989 continues with a fascinating look at the rise of tabloid journalism in the late 80's. The sensational programs put politics aside, making outrageous stories of sex and scandal their primary beat.

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