Zelensky: The Man Who Took on Putin
This documentary charts the rise of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the comedian, actor and entertainer who became the improbable wartime leader of Ukraine.
A new documentary follows the rise of the entertainer who became an improbable wartime leader.
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The documentary, Zelensky: The Man Who Took on Putin, charts the rise of the comedian, actor and entertainer who became the improbable wartime leader.
Explore the man behind the series of game-changing media appearances which have encapsulated the defiant response of a nation.
What motivates him? How did he transform from joker to leader and what is the next chapter of his story?
Watch Zelensky: The Man Who Took on Putin on CBC Gem.