Where to watch Hostages (2022)

Story

In 1979, Iranian student activists occupied the American embassy in Tehran, holding over 60 U.S. citizens captive. What began as a planned two-day protest against American intervention transformed into a 444-day standoff that gripped the world's attention. This four-part documentary series examines the crisis through archival materials and interviews with both the hostages and those who held them, while exploring the historical tensions that sparked the incident.

Why watch

• Four-part documentary with previously unseen archival footage from the 1979 crisis
• Features firsthand accounts from American hostages and Iranian hostage-takers
• Examines the geopolitical history and lasting political consequences of the standoff

Good for: Viewers interested in historical documentaries and international politics; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with family.