Today in 1974, Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
Synopsis
Patty Hearst is a biographical film that explores the infamous kidnapping of Patty Hearst by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974. The movie delves into Hearst's subsequent involvement with her captors, including her participation in their criminal activities, and the complex psychological dynamics at play during her time in captivity.
Why Today?
On February 4th, 1974, Patty Hearst, heiress to the Hearst family fortune, was abducted by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), a radical left-wing group. She was held captive by her abductors and subjected to a series of psychological and physical pressures. The kidnapping captivated the nation's attention and sparked a massive manhunt for Hearst and her captors, while also raising questions about the motivations behind her eventual participation in the SLA's activities.
Patty Hearst is based on Patty Hearst's autobiography, Every Secret Thing.