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Who is Chris Hansen?
Chris Hansen is an American journalist best known for hosting 'To Catch a Predator', a hidden camera show that investigated online sexual predators. The show was quite controversial, and the film 'Primetime' explores its most difficult year. Hansen's role in the show made him a recognisable figure, and his story offers a lens into the early 2000s media landscape.
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