The Radical Story of Patty Hearst
The transformation of Patty Hearst from kidnapped heiress to terrorist is a saga of privilege, celebrity and violence that gripped the nation. Over forty years later, firsthand accounts shed light on one of the most bizarre stories in modern American history. The series explores who Patty Hearst really is: victim or villain?
Cast:Bill Harris , Jeffrey Toobin , Steven Weed , Carol Pogash , Jason Moulton , Carol Westrick , Janja Lalich , Bryan Burrough , David Bancroft , Al Preciado , Mike Bortin , Mikki Scott , Bill Deiz , F. Lee Bailey , Al Johnson Jr. , David Fechheimer , Ron McCarthy , Jack Palladino
S1.E1 ∙ Part One: The Kidnapping
Patty Hearst, the 19-year-old granddaughter of media mogul William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped by a group called the Symbionese Liberation Army.
S1.E2 ∙ Part Two: The Captive
The lines between captivity and combat are blurred when Patty Hearst announces to the world she has joined the Symbionese Liberation Army.
S1.E3 ∙ Part Three: The Robbery
On April 15,1974, Patty Hearst walked into the Hibernia Bank in San Francisco, under video surveillance, armed with an M1 machine gun and became a symbol of revolution for radical groups.
S1.E4 ∙ Part Four: The Lost Year
Patty refuses to go home and the SLA redefines their hate for capitalism with aim at the police.
S1.E5 ∙ Part Five: The Conversion
The SLA literally and figuratively goes up in flames, soon after being captured by the FBI.
S1.E6 ∙ Part Six: The Verdict
From American heiress to American terrorist and back, Patty uses Hearst PR to rebuild her image and regain public trust.
