The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

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.

Documentary

Seasons

Part One: The Kidnapping

1. 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.

2. 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

3. Part Three: The Robbery

Air Date: 2018-07-10

Patty Hearst becomes a living symbol of revolution for radical groups.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

2018-06-26

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Bat Bridge Entertainment