Revered by many but reviled by her country’s male-dominated ruling class, Benazir Bhutto twice served as Pakistan’s prime minister before her 2007 assassination. This fascinating profile, which was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, traces a turbulent political career that saw Bhutto plagued by corruption allegations even as she achieved significant advances for democracy and women’s rights. The film also captures the Shakespearean-scale saga of her family and provides a concise modern history of a key Islamic power. Tuesday, May 10, at 10 p.m., PBS; check local listings
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