'Savior Complex' Explores When Missionary Work Becomes Deadly

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Sep 26, 2023

A new series on HBO explores the story of Renee Bach, a U.S. missionary who was accused of treating children in Uganda with no medical expertise, many of whom died. Director Jackie Jesko joins us to discuss the three-part series, "Savior Complex," which premieres tonight at 9 pm.

 

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