Children of Dictators - 4x60’

YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2016

Genre: History, War

SYNOPSIS:

Children of Dictators offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on some of the most influential and feared leaders of the 20th century—told through the eyes of their children and relatives.

This 4-part series explores the complex emotional and moral dilemmas faced by those closest to power. How does growing up as the child of a dictator shape one’s identity? Can historical truths alter their perception of their fathers, or do emotions outweigh the facts?

Featuring Lucia Pinochet in Chile, Jaffar Amin in Uganda, Bettina Goering in Germany, and Fidel Castro’s daughter in Miami, the series reveals how they grapple with the legacies left behind. Children of Dictators sheds light on a rarely seen side of history, offering an intimate examination of family, power, and the weight of an enduring heritage.