President Obama’s Unsuccessful Bid to End the Afghan War
As Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, FRONTLINE’S upcoming documentary “America After 9/11” shows how hopes for victory had been abandoned as far back as the Obama administration.
As Taliban Seizes Power, Look Back at How U.S.-led War Began
As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan and the Taliban seizes control of the country, an excerpt from FRONTLINE’s upcoming film “America After 9/11” reveals how the roots of defeat go back two decades.
"In the Shadow of 9/11" - Preview
How seven men in Miami were indicted for the biggest alleged Al Qaeda plot since 9/11. From the director of "Leaving Neverland," the bizarre story of an FBI sting that led to a terror prosecution, though the men had no weapons or connection to Al Qaeda.
India's Rape Scandal
FRONTLINE investigates a wave of shocking rape cases in India and allegations of cover-ups, despite the fact that the country's government has vowed zero tolerance.
Leaving Afghanistan
FRONTLINE investigates the consequences of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. With exclusive access to a militant wing of the Taliban, correspondent Najibullah Quraishi tells the story of Iran’s growing influence across Afghanistan.
"Leaving Afghanistan" - Preview
FRONTLINE investigates the consequences of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. With exclusive access to a militant wing of the Taliban, correspondent Najibullah Quraishi tells the story of Iran’s growing influence across Afghanistan. Also this hour, a report on politics and rape in India.
Pegasus spyware found on Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée’s phone
A consortium of journalists has been investigating the use of the spyware Pegasus, sold by NSO Group. Reporter Dana Priest travels to Turkey to verify if the spyware was used to surveil Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée. The investigation is coordinated by Forbidden Stories with technical support from Amnesty International’s Security Lab. FRONTLINE and Forbidden Stories are producing a film to air on PBS.
"The Power of the Fed" - Preview
When COVID struck, the Federal Reserve stepped in to try to avert economic crisis. As the country’s central bank continues to pump billions of dollars into the financial system daily, who is benefitting and at what cost?
Police Killed a Handcuffed Man. What Led to the Shooting?
Bodycam footage obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune and FRONTLINE from the West Valley City Police in Utah, reveals what preceded a fatal, point-blank shooting of a handcuffed man — including the man’s denied requests for psychiatric help, which have never before been reported.
"Germany's Neo-Nazis & the Far Right" - Preview
FRONTLINE investigates the rise of far-right extremism and violence in Germany. The documentary traces how extremists have carried out terror plots and attacks on Jews and migrants, infiltrated the security services, and what authorities are doing to confront the growing problem.
"The Jihadist" - Preview
A powerful Syrian militant called a terrorist by the U.S. seeks a new relationship with the West. In his first interview with a Western journalist, former Al Qaeda commander Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says his fight is with Syrian President Assad, not the U.S.
"The Healthcare Divide" - Preview
FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the growing inequities in American healthcare exposed by COVID-19. The documentary examines how pressure to increase profits and uneven government support is widening the divide between rich and poor hospitals, endangering care for the most needy.
"Escaping Eritrea" - Preview
An unprecedented undercover investigation into one of the world’s most repressive regimes — Eritrea. Exclusive secret footage and testimony shed new light on shocking allegations of torture, arbitrary detention and indefinite forced conscription.
"The Virus That Shook The World" - Preview
The epic story of how people around the world lived through the first year of the pandemic, from lockdowns to funerals to protests. Filming across the globe and using extensive personal video and local footage, FRONTLINE documented how people and countries responded to COVID-19 across cultures, races, faiths and privilege.
American Insurrection (2021)
Over the last three years, FRONTLINE has collaborated with ProPublica to investigate the rise of extremism in America. In the aftermath of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, FRONTLINE and ProPublica team up again to examine how far-right groups were emboldened and encouraged by former President Trump and how individuals were radicalized and brought into the political landscape.
"American Insurrection" — Trailer
Over the last three years, FRONTLINE has collaborated with ProPublica to investigate the rise of extremism in America. In the aftermath of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, FRONTLINE and ProPublica team up again to examine how far-right groups were emboldened and encouraged by former President Trump and how individuals were radicalized and brought into the political landscape.
Death is Our Business
At Black-owned funeral homes in New Orleans, COVID-19 reshapes the grieving process. Filmmaker Jacqueline Olive examines how the pandemic has transformed mourning in a city known for its jazz-filled funerals.
"Death Is Our Business" - Preview
At Black-owned funeral homes in New Orleans, COVID-19 reshapes the grieving process. How the pandemic has transformed mourning in a city known for its jazz-filled funerals.
"Iraq's Assassins" - Preview
How Iranian-backed Shia militias are terrorizing Iraq. FRONTLINE investigates allegations that militias are threatening and killing critics with impunity and targeting US interests.
Yemen's COVID Cover-Up
Yemen-born journalist Nawal al-Maghafi returns to her home country to investigate how the coronavirus pandemic has deepened what has been called the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Following six years of war, an estimated 2 million children in Yemen suffer from starvation, and 3.5 million people have been internally displaced.
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