FRONTLINE

News and Public Affairs Series / 32 Seasons

FRONTLINE explores and illuminates the critical issues of our times - from business and health to social issues, politics and war.

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"Last Days of Solitary" - Preview

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As more than 30 states experiment with reducing the use of solitary confinement, FRONTLINE presents American television’s most comprehensive exploration of the controversial practice. Filmed over three years with unprecedented access to the solitary unit at Maine State Prison, "Last Days of Solitary" examines the state's ambitious reform effort, and what happens when prisoners re-enter society.

What Happened to the Missing Men of Saqlawiyah?

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As FRONTLINE's Ramita Navai reports, some of the Shia militias battling ISIS in Iraq have themselves been accused of atrocities -- including kidnapping 643 men from the town of Saqlawiyah.

"Iraq Uncovered" - Preview

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Coming to FRONTLINE Tuesday, March 21: A timely report from inside Iraq, as militias and the military fight for the future of the country. With on-the-ground reporting, the film examines the power of the militias, concerns about sectarian fighting, the impact on civilians and what’s happening in the places where ISIS has been pushed out.

Forever Prison

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FRONTLINE and Retro Report explore the little-known history of how Guantanamo Bay prison became a place where the government claimed it could hold people beyond the reach of U.S. law. It happened a decade before 9/11, in the wake of a bloody coup in nearby Haiti.

Hunting ISIS

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FRONTLINE follows an Iraqi special operations unit that's on a mission to capture or kill ISIS fighters in the besieged city of Mosul. The special unit of Iraq's Golden Division is trained for intense urban warfare, but encounters terrified civilians and car bombs in its search for ISIS fighters.

"Out of Gitmo" - Preview

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In this report on the struggle over freeing prisoners once deemed international terrorists, FRONTLINE and NPR tell the dramatic story of a Gitmo detainee released from the controversial U.S. prison after 14 years. Also this hour: an exploration of the untold history of the Guantanamo Bay prison.

"Battle for Iraq" - Preview

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Guardian reporter Ghaith Abdul-Ahad goes inside the battle for Mosul to examine the fight and its toll, speaking with civilians, soldiers and ISIS suspects -- and surviving a suicide bomb. Also in this two-part hour from FRONTLINE: a dramatic report on an Iraqi unit at the center of the fight.

"Trump's Road to the White House" - Preview

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Coming to FRONTLINE Tues., Jan. 24: An investigation of how Donald Trump defied expectations to win the presidency. Through interviews with key players, the film shows how Trump rallied millions of supporters, defeated adversaries, and who he’s bringing into the White House with him. From veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk ("The Choice 2016") and his team.

Inside a Sinking Dinghy Crossing the Mediterranean Sea

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In one of the most harrowing scenes from "Exodus," a Syrian refugee attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy -- and films what happens as the boat begins taking on water.

"President Trump" - Preview

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Drawn from "The Choice 2016": An examination of the key moments that shaped President-elect Donald Trump. Interviews with advisors, business associates, and biographers reveal how Trump transformed himself from real estate developer to entertainer to president.

"Exodus" - Preview

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"Exodus," a two-hour FRONTLINE special, tells the first-person stories of refugees and migrants fleeing war and persecution for Europe -- drawing on footage filmed by the families themselves as they leave their homes on dangerous journeys seeking safety and refuge. "Exodus" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at a special time -- 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST.

"Divided States of America" - Preview

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On Jan. 17 & 18, 2017, a two-night miniseries examines the polarized America the next president will inherit. "Divided States of America" looks back at events during the Obama presidency that have revealed deep divisions, from the partisanship that gridlocked Washington and charged the 2016 presidential campaign, to the racial tensions that have erupted throughout the country.

"Eyes Wide Open"

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Experience FRONTLINE's in-depth investigative journalism on air, online, and wherever you are. Where there are questions, we're searching for answers. When the truth seems hidden, we know it's out there. We answer only to you.

"Terror in Europe" - Preview

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FRONTLINE and ProPublica go inside Europe’s fight against the rise of Islamic terrorism. As Europe reels from a terror onslaught, top counter-terror officials describe their struggle to contain the unprecedented threat revealed by attacks in France and Belgium. "Terror in Europe" premieres Tuesday, October 18 on PBS stations and online at pbs.org/frontline.

"Confronting ISIS" - Preview

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FRONTLINE's Martin Smith investigates the U.S.-led efforts to degrade and destroy ISIS. Reporting from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Turkey, this two-hour film examines the successes, failures, and challenges of the fight, as ISIS loses ground in the region but strikes out abroad.

"The Choice 2016" - Trailer

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FRONTLINE’s acclaimed series "The Choice" returns this fall with a two-hour film investigating what has shaped Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, where they came from, how they lead and why they want to take on one of the most difficult jobs imaginable. From veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker Michael Kirk, "The Choice 2016" premieres Tues., 9/27 on PBS and online at pbs.org/frontline.

"A Subprime Education" - Preview

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FRONTLINE examines allegations of fraud and predatory behavior in the for-profit college industry, and the collapse of Corinthian Colleges. Also this hour, a second segment traces one girl’s journey from a dropout prevention program in middle school to getting into college.

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