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202345 minPG-13documentary

Hostage 911

202345 minPG-13documentary

Negotiators record tense conversations with criminals during hostage situations, analyzing psychological tactics used in each standoff.

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Negotiators record tense conversations with criminals during hostage situations, analyzing psychological tactics used in each standoff.

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Friz Freleng

Friz Frelengdirector

Jim Bannon

Bea Benaderet

Bea Benaderetcast

Sara Berner

Sara Bernercast

Mel Blanc

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Negotiators record harrowing conversations with criminals who have taken people hostage. In each terrifying standoff, hear their conversations with criminals, and negotiators will break down their psychological tactics. Will the hostages get out alive?

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