{"id":9068,"date":"2016-08-19T11:50:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T15:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/new-nat-geo-docuseries-explores-putin-escobar\/"},"modified":"2016-08-19T13:04:34","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T17:04:34","slug":"new-nat-geo-docuseries-explores-putin-escobar-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/new-nat-geo-docuseries-explores-putin-escobar-more\/","title":{"rendered":"New Nat Geo Docuseries Explores Putin, Escobar &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, D.C.: Later this month, National Geographic Channel is premiering <em>Facing<\/em>, a new docuseries that delves into the lives of modern history\u2019s most influential figures, including Vladimir Putin, Pablo Escobar and Saddam Hussein.<\/p>\n<p>Each hour-long episode explores the myths, legends and truths behind powerful headline-makers such as Hussein, Putin, Escobar, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Suge Knight. The series features interviews with people who have interacted with these individuals, as well as journalists and others who have been touched by their actions. The series debuts on August 30 at 9 p.m. with \u201cFacing Escobar.&#8221; Other episodes include \u201cFacing Saddam,\u201d (September 6), \u201cFacing Suge Knight\u201d (September 13), \u201cFacing Putin\u201d (September 20) and \u201cFacing Schwarzenegger\u201d (September 27).<\/p>\n<p><em>Facing<\/em> is produced by Network Entertainment for National Geographic Channels. For Network Entertainment, executive producers are Derik Murray and Paul Gertz, and series producer is Roderick Bellamy. The show was directed by Adrian Buitenhuis, Steve Burgess, Miro Cernetig, Michael Hamilton and Murray. For National Geographic Channels, executive producers are Michael J. 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