An epic love story and political thriller set against the backdrop of McCarthy-era Washington, featuring two contrasting men who meet under a storm of ideological fervor. Handsome Hawkins Fuller avoids emotional entanglements until he encounters Tim Laughlin, a young idealist with religious faith. Their romance blossoms amidst the chaos of Joseph McCarthy's crusade against "subversives and sexual deviants," marking one of America's darkest moments in the 20th century. Their journey spans four decades through Vietnam War protests, drug-fueled disco hedonism, and the AIDS crisis, navigating personal and political obstacles along the way.
Aired: Oct 29, 2023A mysterious package arrives for Hawk, a successful State Department official...
