Saddam Hussein was the most vilified dictator of our generation, a ruthless Machiavellian whose all-consuming desire to impose his will on Iraq and its neighbors led to two wars with the U.S., and finally, his capture and execution. HBO presents this four-hour miniseries that reveals the private world of the Iraqi dictator and his inner circle. Over 27 years, he rose from peasant origins to the highest office in Iraq, consolidating his power by executing anyone who poses a threat--real or imagined. The result is a gripping portrait of a man with undeniable vision who was brought down by his unquenchable thirst for power, attainable at any cost--including the sacrifice of those who were closest to him. Yigal Naor stars as Saddam; Oscar-nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo co-stars as his jilted wife Sajida. Directed by Alex Holmes and Jim O'Hanlon; written by Alex Holmes and Stephen Butchard.