Facing...

2016 • National Geographic Channel
4.6
5 reviews
TV-14
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Season 1 episodes (5)

1 Facing Escobar
8/30/16
Drug lord Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria built his cocaine empire on bribes, bodies and trust. Through archival footage, classic photos and cutting-edge visuals, experience the tale of one man’s unchecked megalomania. Learn about Escobar through those who lived to tell their stories. Hear from the DEA agents, Colombian police officers and politicians who hunted — and were hunted by — Escobar.
2 Facing Saddam
9/6/16
Saddam Hussein rose to power fast and young. Through terror, violence and genocide, he maintained control of Iraq for almost a quarter century. Saddam’s ruthlessness knew no bounds. Watch interviews from the enemies, opponents, advisers, dissidents, journalists and American generals who played the roles of Saddam’s adversaries and allies in one of history’s most catastrophic tyrannical delusions.
3 Facing Suge Knight
9/13/16
Straight outta Compton and into university on a football scholarship, Suge Knight’s NFL dreams ended abruptly in 1982 with a gun incident that forever redirected his life. This event was the first of many turning points in the track star, rap mogul and accused murderer’s remarkable life. Discover the promising boy beneath the complicated man who actively injected gangsterism into West Coast rap.
4 Facing Putin
9/20/16
With a reputation for outlandish statements and bold acts, Vladimir Putin is one of the few powerful enough to do what he wants and get away with it. This is the story of Russia’s notorious leader. Interviewees include former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; former Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko; former CIA Director Leon Panetta; and Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova.
5 Facing Schwarzenegger
9/27/16
From bodybuilder to action star to politician, Facing Schwarzenegger is an unabashed look at the life of a man who followed his dreams. Hear from actor Lou Ferrigno; “Commando” co-star Rae Dawn Chong; action star Carl Weathers; producer and director Ivan Reitman; Schwarzenegger’s former training partner Ric Drasin; and Rep. Tom McClintock, who ran against Schwarzenegger for California governor.

About this show

Facing... is an in-depth look at some of modern history’s most famous, often polarizing, figures. Told from the point of view of their biggest adversaries and closest confidants, firsthand accounts are woven together with archival footage for a unique glimpse into the psyches of these legendary personalities, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Suge Knight and Pablo Escobar.

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4.6
5 reviews
deborah elliott
December 13, 2021
The episode on Escobar is excellent, and the comments by Javier Pena, Steve Murphy, and Joe Toft reveal the emotional toll it took on the Americans because they cared about the Colombian police who were assassinated by Escobar. Escobar had a loyal following among poor people because the Colombian government did not care about them. This episode digs into the complexities of Escobar's cartel.
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472water
October 9, 2017
So good
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Lynn Karma
September 17, 2016
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