Series synopsis
In Their Own Words is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on February 17, 2019. It ended on February 17, 2019.
A collection of first person accounts and recordings combined to tell the story of a major world event.
Premise
A collection of first person accounts and recordings combined to tell the story of a major world event.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 17, 2019 | February 17, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 20, 2021 | December 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bernie Madoff This show reports the story of the largest financial fraud in US history as told by its chief perpetrator Bernard Madoff, wife Ruth Madoff, assorted victims, Madoff employees and government agents. |
February 17, 2019 |
| 2 |
Narco Wars The inside story of how the most vicious drug cartel in the world was brought down. |
February 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Deepwater Horizon This show presents the harrowing story of how a crew of oil rig workers escaped a massive oil rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico. |
February 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pope Francis Jorge Bergoglio, Pope Francis, becomes the first pope from the Americas, the first non-European and first Jesuit priest to hold the highest office in the Catholic Church. |
July 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
Chuck Berry Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train exploring the life, the legend, the music, and the man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll. We will meet the family who loved him, the players who were there for the rise, and the stars who bow to his inspiration and credit him for their own success. |
July 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Princess Diana The story of Princess Diana's life, including her heartaches and triumphs. |
August 8, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 17, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |