CNN Special Investigations Unit - Season 2004

First aired: 2/22/2004 3 episodes

← Back to CNN Special Investigations Unit

Episodes

1. The Mystery of Jesus

Aired: 2/22/2004

Sigourney Weaver narrates this review of historical evidence and theories regarding the life of Jesus. Included: Jesus' early life; and his betrayal, trial, execution and resurrection.

2. The First Patient: Health & the Presidency

Aired: 10/3/2004

Topic: the physical and mental health of U.S. presidents. Included: the medical care provided to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

3. The Two Marys: The Madonna and the Magdalene

Aired: 12/12/2004

An examination of the roles of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene within Christianity. Included: the historical reality of the two main archetypes of Christian womanhood; how they're being reimagined today; what it means for the future of Christianity.