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The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

TV-PG2018•42m•7.2/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.2/10(4)

Follow the transformation of Patty Hearst from heiress to terrorist in a saga of privilege, celebrity, politics, media, revolution, and violence. Over forty years later, newly discovered evidence, archival footage, cinematic recreations and exclusive firsthand accounts shed light on one of the biggest and most bizarre stories in modern American history.

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Production

Bat Bridge Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 26, 2018

Last Aired

July 31, 2018

Networks

CNN

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Part One: The Kidnapping
E1
Part One: The Kidnapping
Air date: 2018-06-26
Patty Hearst, the 19-year-old daughter of one of the richest and most powerful families in the country and granddaughter of media magnate William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped and held hostage by a mysterious revolutionary group called the Symbionese Liberation Army.
E2
Part Two: The Captive
Air date: 2018-07-03
The lines between captivity and combat are blurred when Patty Hearst announces to the world she has joined the Symbionese Liberation Army.
Part Three: The Robbery
E3
Part Three: The Robbery
Air date: 2018-07-10
Patty Hearst becomes a living symbol of revolution for radical groups.
E4
Part Four: The Lost Year
Air date: 2018-07-17
Patty refuses to go home and the SLA redefines their hate for capitalism with aim at the police.
E5
Part Five: The Conversion
Air date: 2018-07-24
The SLA literally and figuratively goes up in flames soon after being captured by the FBI.
E6
Part Six: The Verdict
Air date: 2018-07-31
From American heiress to American terrorist and back, Patty uses Hearst PR to rebuild her image and regain public trust.

Cast

Caroline Helander

Myrna Opsahl

Cliff Kammerdiener

Jim Kilgore

Brent A. Riggs

Al Jonson

Mckenna Marmolejo

Mckenna Marmolejo

Emily Harris

Patricia Hearst

Patricia Hearst

Herself

Alycya Magana

Wendy Yoshimura

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