While at the multiplex Liam Neeson settles any hostage situation with some well chosen one-liners and his special set of skills in the “Taken” movies, real life is obviously much different. Negotiating with people who have no qualms about taking a life, and meeting their demands to save those who are at stake is a psychological and emotional minefield, and audiences will take a close look at that process in the upcoming Netflix docuseries “Captive.”
Produced by Simon Chinn (“Man on Wire,” “Searching for Sugar Man“) and Doug Liman (“The Bourne Identity“), the series will travel the globe, telling what look to be thrilling stories about hostage situations from those intimately involved. Here’s the official synopsis:
Captive, from two-time Oscar-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire, Searching for Sugar Man) and acclaimed executive producer Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity), examines the most challenging hostage situations of our times, from the highest-profile cases to those kept hidden from the public. With privileged access to a range of viewpoints, Captive sheds light on an escalating international trend and efforts to resolve it, exploring a wide range of hostage situations from the viewpoint of everyone involved: the victims, their families, experienced negotiators—and the kidnappers themselves.
“Captive” will premiere at DOC NYC tomorrow, and hits Netflix on December 9th.
