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Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich

Trace the political rise and fall of Rod Blagojevich – the Chicagoan known as "Blago."

53 min · Documentary

He could have been a character in a Greek tragedy. Rod Blagojevich, the Chicagoan familiarly known as "Blago," was blessed with talent, drive, and charisma, and he capitalized on these qualities to rise to the position of Governor of Illinois. But after a series of disastrous decisions fueled by greed and ambition, he lost it all. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.

Directed by Tania Lindsay · Written by Tania Lindsay

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