This documentary delves into the rise of Vladimir Putin, the current president of Russia, from his humble beginnings as a poor boy in St Petersburg to his position as one of the world's most powerful leaders. The film features interviews with Putin's inner circle, including former confidante Sergei Pugachev, chess master Gary Kasparov, and oligarch Mikhail Khordokovsky, who speaks about the consequences of experiencing Putin's wrath. The documentary also includes insights from former home secretary Jack Straw and former foreign secretary William Hague, who recounts his experience of entertaining Putin during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The film offers a fascinating insight into the life and career of a man admired by some and feared by others.

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