Kim Jong Il: The Son of God (Full Episode) | Inside North Korea's Dynasty | Nat Geo

The Son of God tracks the decline of Kim Il Sung and the rise of his son, Kim Jong Il. Jong is an unlikely successor to his father. He is not a military man — he is obsessed with cinema, particularly James Bond films. This is the story of how he uses filmmaking and propaganda to win his father’s approval — and power. Inside North Korea's Dynasty | S1, E2 National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration.

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