Facing Icons - Facing Icons (2017) Part 5 Facing Escobar

Facing Icons is a documentary series that portrays the lives of some of the most influential figures in history. The episodes combine archived photos and video footage with first person interviews from individuals who have known or “faced” these personalities; no single narrator for the series or any dramatization is involved. Produced by Network Entertainment. The series was nominated for the 2017 RealScreen Awards and Leo Awards. In the RealScreen Awards, it won the history/biographical category in a non-fiction series. It bagged several accolades in the Leo Awards including the best documentary program, best direction and best editing.

Part 5 Facing Escobar

Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria built his cocaine empire on bribes, bodies and trust. Here is an intimate portrait and cautionary tale of one man's unchecked megalomania - and his struggle to overcome adversity - painted by the men who enabled him, and those who opposed him and lived to tell their stories.

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