Fiasco (2021): S01E01 – Setting the Stage

Introduction Spanning continents and time zones, FIASCO, based on the hit podcast, dives into one of the least understood of all political scandals and reveals the true scope of Iran Contra with ground-breaking interviews, rare archival footage and cinematic style. Outline Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, President Jimmy Carter’s failure to free…

Andrew Marshall

06/07/2022

1–2 minutes

docuseries, History, Iran-Contra Affair, Military Documentary

Introduction

Spanning continents and time zones, FIASCO, based on the hit podcast, dives into one of the least understood of all political scandals and reveals the true scope of Iran Contra with ground-breaking interviews, rare archival footage and cinematic style.

Outline

Amidst the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian revolution, President Jimmy Carter’s failure to free American hostages sets the stage for President Ronald Reagan’s own hostage crisis.

Fiasco Series

You can find a full index and overview of Fiasco here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 19 September 2021.
Rating: TV-MA.
Running Time: 57 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.