A "Secret Shopper" Investigates
One hospital developed a unique program to encourage proper hand-washing hygiene.
Cohen Mulls a Hypothetical Tip
Steven A. Cohen has been given a hypothetical: Would he be comfortable with his traders buying or selling a stock based on a tip from a reporter about an imminent negative news story. The hedge fund titan struggles to answer, saying, "It really comes down to where they heard that."
Compliance At SAC Capital
Hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen spars with attorney Michael Bowe over whether traders at his firm, SAC Capital, must "strictly adhere" to the company's compliance manual.
The Cohen Deposition Turns Testy
A deposition with Steven A. Cohen turns testy when the secretive billionaire is asked whether he takes seriously the issue of insider trading. Asked about his understanding of federal guidelines on trading nonpublic information, Cohen responds, "I rely on my counsel."
Steve Cohen: SEC Rules Are Vague
Under investigation for insider trading, hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen tells an attorney in a never before seen deposition that, "The way I understand the rules, they're very vague."
"Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria" — Preview
Has the age of antibiotics come to an end? From a young girl thrust onto life support in Arizona to an uncontrollable outbreak at one of the nation’s most prestigious hospitals, FRONTLINE investigates the alarming rise of a deadly type of bacteria that our modern antibiotics can’t stop.
'Iron Mike' Webster
Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster's favorite weapon was his head—and the hits kept on coming, for 17 years. In this excerpt from FRONTLINE's "League of Denial," Webster's peers describe what it was like to square off with "Iron Mike." Webster was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death at age 50 in 2002.
"League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis" preview
The National Football League, a multibillion-dollar commercial juggernaut, presides over America’s indisputable national pastime. But the NFL is under assault as thousands of former players and a host of scientists claim the league has covered up how football inflicted long-term brain injuries on many players. FRONTLINE investigates: What did the NFL know, and when did it know it?
CTE in a 21-Year-Old
In this clip from FRONTLINE’s League of Denial, neuropathologist Dr. Ann McKee discusses the brain of Penn football player Owen Thomas, who took his own life at age 21. After Thomas’s death, McKee conducted research on his brain and was shocked to find Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the young defensive end.
When Do You Trade on a Reporter's Tip?
In a deposition, secretive billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen struggles to answer this question.
"Egypt in Crisis" - Preview
Two years after what seemed like a revolution in Egypt, FRONTLINE takes an in-depth look at the aftermath. From military rule to the Muslim Brotherhood's President Mohammed Morsi, and back again, we examine the military's dark side, the Brotherhood's mistakes, and meet Egypt's new leader, General Sisi.
Life and Death in Assisted Living Preview
More and more elderly Americans are choosing to spend their later years in assisted living facilities, which have sprung up as an alternative to nursing homes. But is this loosely regulated, multi-billion dollar industry putting seniors at risk? In a major investigation with ProPublica, FRONTLINE examines the operations of the nation's largest assisted living company, raising questions.
A Deadly Night in Cairo
FRONTLINE's cameras were there to record the July 15 clashes between Islamists and the Egyptian military. Seven people were killed and more than 260 were wounded in the violence.
Two American Families
Since 1992, Bill Moyers has been following the story of two ordinary, hard-working families in Milwaukee – one black, one white – as they battle to keep from sliding into poverty. A remarkable portrait of perseverance, Two American Families raises unsettling questions about the changing nature of the U.S. economy and the fate of a declining middle class.
A Tribute to Michael Sullivan
He was one of the guiding figures of FRONTLINE for more than two decades.
Rape in the Fields - Preview
FRONTLINE and Univision partner to tell the story of the hidden price many migrant women working in America’s fields and packing plants pay to stay employed and provide for their families. This investigation is the result of a yearlong reporting effort by veteran FRONTLINE correspondent Lowell Bergman, the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley, and the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Outlawed in Pakistan
In Pakistan, women and girls who allege rape are often more strongly condemned than their alleged rapists. Some are even killed by their own families. For this unforgettable documentary, filmmakers Habiba Nosheen and Hilke Schellmann spent years tracing one alleged rape victim's odyssey through Pakistan’s flawed justice system—as well as her alleged rapists' quest to clear their names.
Never Forget to Lie
Filmmaker Marian Marzynski, who survived the Holocaust as a Jewish child hidden among Catholics, explores his own wartime childhood and the experiences of other child survivors. Talking with some of the last remaining witnesses of the Holocaust, he delves into what it means to have an identity forged under circumstances where survival began with the directive "never forget to lie."
Top Secret America – 9/11 to the Boston Bombings
Have the hundreds of billions of dollars spent since 9/11 on counterterrorism efforts made us safer? On April 30, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Dana Priest traces the journey from 9/11 to the Boston Marathon bombings, examines efforts to improve information sharing among federal agencies tasked with keeping us safe and investigates the secret history of the 12-year battle against terrorism.
The Retirement Gamble Preview
Ten trillion dollars in Americans' retirement savings are invested in large and small accounts managed by banks, brokerages, mutual funds, and insurance companies. The Retirement Gamble raises troubling questions about how America's financial institutions protect our savings, and asks whether there is a better way to manage our retirements.
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