Facing...

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Facing...

Synopsis

Facing will tell its stories in a bold cinematic style, featuring original interviews with those that "faced" history's most successful people, along with journalists, reporters and other members of the media that were on the front line who will bring a dynamic play-by-play of the drama that unfolded. Interwoven into this narrative is archival footage and iconic photography that present a never-before-seen insight into these world beating movers and shakers.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Escobar

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    An intimate portrait and a cautionary tale of Pablo Escobar's unchecked megalomania painted by the men who enabled him, and those who opposed him.

  • Suge Knight

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    Trace the billion-dollar rise and fall of the former track star, rap mogul and now accused murderer Suge Knight.

  • Facing Saddam

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    A sobering depiction of Saddam Hussein by the allies and adversaries of the man who was dubbed "The Butcher of Baghdad."

  • Facing Trump

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  • Trump

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    Facing Donald Trump is an unabashed look at the controversial President of the United States, billionaire real estate mogul and TV personality as told by those who know him best.

  • Putin

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    Profiling the world's most iconic figures, through the eyes of their greatest rivals. This time, the former KGB agent turned leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

  • Schwarzenegger

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    From bodybuilder to blockbuster action star to comedy king to politician, we explore the greatest immigrant success story of our time.