The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

Season 1

TV-PG

Patty Hearst's journey from kidnapped heiress to terrorist captivated America. New firsthand accounts illuminate this strange tale of privilege and violence, raising questions about whether she was victim or villain.

Where to Watch The Radical Story of Patty Hearst • Season 1

6 Episodes

Part One: The Kidnapping
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Part One: The KidnappingPatty 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.
Part Two: The Captive
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Part Two: The CaptiveThe 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
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Part Three: The RobberyPatty Hearst becomes a living symbol of revolution for radical groups.
Part Four: The Lost Year
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Part Four: The Lost YearPatty refuses to go home and the SLA redefines their hate for capitalism with aim at the police.
Part Five: The Conversion
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Part Five: The ConversionThe SLA literally and figuratively goes up in flames soon after being captured by the FBI.
Part Six: The Verdict
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Part Six: The VerdictFrom American heiress to American terrorist and back, Patty uses Hearst PR to rebuild her image and regain public trust.