Menem: The President Show — Season 1, Episode 2: Things Got Wild
Drama • 38 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
Menem's presidency quickly devolves into a nightmare as the country becomes a ticking time bomb. Suddenly he finds himself overwhelmed with the task of honoring campaign promises and dealing with two major threats: a military uprising and the increasingly confrontational behavior of his wife, Zulema. Olegario, now serving as the presidential photographer is caught in the chaos during the uprising.
About Menem: The President Show
Menem, an extravagant and charismatic politician, becomes president of a troubled nation. His term, marked by privatization of public enterprises, dollarization of the economy, and consulting fortunetellers, is overshadowed by terrorist attacks and the death of his son. His photographer, Olegario Salas, witnesses his life change along with Argentine society amid economic recovery and corruption.