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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"The Fight for Yemen" - Preview

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With Yemen in chaos, a gripping report from the heart of the escalating conflict. As recently as September, President Obama was pointing to Yemen as a model for the U.S.’s counter-terrorism strategy. But now, the country is being torn apart in a violent sectarian conflict, led by an anti-American rebel movement known as the Houthis. What does it mean for the region -- and the world?

"The Vaccine War" - Preview

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FRONTLINE investigates the science and the politics of vaccine safety. Amid a new outbreak of measles, health officials are once again urging parents to immunize their children and reassuring them that there is no link between vaccines and disorders like autism. But the war over vaccines rages on. An updated version of FRONTLINE's 2010 film "The Vaccine War" airs Mar. 24 on PBS and online.

The Vaccine War

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Amid a new outbreak of measles, health officials are again urging parents to immunize their children and reassuring them that there is no link between vaccines and disorders like autism. But the war over vaccines rages on, pitting the scientific establishment against a populist coalition of parents, celebrities, and activists.

Life in Baghdad

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Most videos out of Iraq don't make you smile -- but this one will. "Life in Baghdad," a new FRONTLINE short film narrated by correspondent Martin Smith, is a rare and surprising glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary young Iraqis who are finding moments to laugh, celebrate, and flirt amid the chaos of war. Even in a city besieged by violence, life goes on.

"Being Mortal" - Trailer

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On Feb. 10, 2015, FRONTLINE follows renowned New Yorker writer and Boston surgeon Atul Gawande as he explores the relationships doctors have with patients who are nearing the end of life. In conjunction with Gawande's new book, "Being Mortal," the film explores how the medical profession can better help people navigate the final chapters of their lives with confidence, direction and purpose.

"Putin's Way" - Preview

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In "Putin's Way," airing Jan. 13,FRONTLINE investigates the accusations of criminality and corruption that have surrounded Vladimir Putin’s reign in Russia. Tracing his career back over two decades, "Putin's Way" reveals how the accumulation of wealth and power has led to autocratic rule. The film is a FRONTLINE production with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

"Firestone and the Warlord" - Preview

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On Nov.18, FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the relationship between Firestone and the infamous Liberian warlord Charles Taylor. Based on the inside accounts of Americans who ran the company’s Liberia rubber plantation, diplomatic cables and court documents, "Firestone and the Warlord" reveals how Firestone conducted business during the brutal Liberian civil war.

"The Rise of ISIS" - Trailer

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On Oct. 28, in "The Rise of ISIS," FRONTLINE's Martin Smith reports from Iraq on how and why the brutal Islamist group came to power, how Iraq began coming undone after the American withdrawal, and what it means for the U.S. to be fighting there again. Premiering Oct. 28 on PBS and at pbs.org/frontline.

"Losing Iraq" and "The Rise of ISIS" - Preview

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On Oct. 21, in an hour-long version of FRONTLINE's acclaimed July special, FRONTLINE revisits reporting on U.S. missteps in Iraq since 2003. "Losing Iraq" will be followed on Oct. 28 by "The Rise of ISIS" -- a chilling new report from Iraq on how and why the brutal jihadist group came to power. Visit pbs.org/frontline for more info.

"The Trouble with Antibiotics" - Preview

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In a two-part hour, FRONTLINE examines the use of antibiotics in food animals and interviews the family of a young man who died in a nightmare bacteria outbreak at a NIH hospital. "The Trouble with Antibiotics," which builds on reporting from FRONTLINE's "Hunting the Nightmare Bacteria," premieres Tuesday, Oct. 14 on PBS and at pbs.org/frontline.

Troy Stulen's Story: A FRONTLINE Exclusive

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Twenty-year-old Troy Stulen died in an uncontrollable outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria at the NIH Clinical Center, one of the world’s best hospitals. Troy’s parents share their story for the first time in FRONTLINE’s "The Trouble with Antibiotics," premiering Tues., Oct. 14 on PBS and online at pbs.org/frontline.

"Death by Fire 2" - Preview

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Did Texas execute an innocent man? FRONTLINE reinvestigates the case of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed for the arson deaths of his three children. "Death by Fire 2" asks new questions about a key prosecution witness and science that raises doubts about whether the fatal fire was really arson. Coming Oct. 7 on PBS and at pbs.org/frontline.

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