Episode 2
Zelensky grapples with what it means to lead a country, with his infamous phone call with Trump, his only meeting with Putin, and a brutal initiation into ruthless power politics.
After the high of his election victory, Zelensky is forced to face political reality. Using in-depth interviews with Zelensky, his wife Olena Zelenska and their closest advisors, this episode puts viewers inside the room as Zelensky grapples with what it means to be the leader of a country.
From Zelensky’s infamous phone call with Donald Trump to his only meeting with Vladimir Putin in Paris, the former comedian has a brutal initiation into the ruthless world of power politics. As Putin becomes increasingly belligerent and the drumbeat of war grows louder, Zelensky is under a huge amount of pressure. Is Ukraine prepared for war? Is Zelensky up to the job?
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Waldman |
| Director | Louis Lee-Ray |
| Producer | Jecca Powell |
| Executive Producer | David Glover |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Smith |
| Production Company | 72 Films |
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