Citizen Hearst

Citizen Hearst

Explore the life of William Randolph Hearst, the pioneering media mogul and inspiration for Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane. Hearst died in 1951 at the age of 88, having transformed the media’s role in American life and politics. The two-part, four-hour film is based on historian David Nasaw’s critically acclaimed biography, The Chief.
2021
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Season 1

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Citizen Hearst
Documentary
2021
Explore the life of William Randolph Hearst, the pioneering media mogul and inspiration for Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane. Hearst died in 1951 at the age of 88, having transformed the media’s role in American life and politics. The two-part, four-hour film is based on historian David Nasaw’s critically acclaimed biography, The Chief.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Amanda PollakStephen Ives
Producers
Cameo GeorgeAmanda PollakGene Tempest
Cast
Peter KrauseDavid NasawAndie TucherGreg YoungGary KamiyaVictoria KastnerAlexandra NicklissJeet HeerStephen HearstErik Loomis
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
NR
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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