Frontline delves into the shadowy corners of professional football, exposing the intricate web connecting the NFL to the worlds of sports gambling and organized crime. This investigation uncovers a disturbing underbelly, revealing hidden re…

In Greensboro, North Carolina, on the morning of November 3, 1979, a horrific act of violence unfolded. Five civil rights demonstrators were killed by a coalition of Ku Klux Klan and Nazi Party members. The event, a brutal assault on the pr…

Here, in a corner of the nation's capital seldom glimpsed by tourists, lies a city of stark contrasts. Seventy-five percent Black, it grapples with pervasive poverty, yet is governed by figures who were instrumental in the civil rights stru…

Those who sought refuge in Taiwan following the Communist victory have long clung to recollections and imagined landscapes of mainland China. But now, a yearning for deeper understanding stirs. A political contest is shaping how Taiwan will…

In 1982, a man was found hanging from a bridge spanning the Thames in London. He was Roberto Calvi, the head of Italy’s largest bank and a key advisor to the Vatican Bank. Reporter Jeremy Paxman delves into Calvi's connections to the Vatica…

The Pentagon casts a long shadow over the nation's economic and political landscape. Politicians chase its funding for the jobs it generates, while scientists and universities often rely on its resources for cutting-edge research. The milit…

Frontline journeys into the heart of the gun control debate, moving beyond familiar arguments and examining the deep-seated anxieties fueling this contentious issue. Through intimate encounters with incarcerated individuals, victims of gun …

Odo, a forty-two-year-old man of African descent, welcomed his first child into his care a decade ago – a seven-year-old boy missing an arm. Rejected by others, the child found a home with Odo, who has since gathered twenty-one children, ea…

Three young Americans embarked on a whirlwind two-week debating tour of the Soviet Union, visiting six cities. Their journey coincided with the burgeoning era of glasnost and perestroika, a time of shifting perspectives. They found themsel…

The decision was made, and Frontline began to document the journey. It wasn't merely a physical transformation, but an exploration of deeper currents: values, character, the allure of cosmetics, and the intricate business that fuels the wor…

The exploration of space revealed not just new horizons, but a burgeoning arena for geopolitical power. Over the preceding twenty-five years, the United States and the Soviet Union had transformed their ambitions, evolving from the pursuit …

Frontline’s cameras enter a world of profound personal choice, documenting one of the most intimate decisions a woman can face. Within the walls of a clinic, the film reveals the most private details of a woman's journey. But the story exte…

The nation, once known as Rhodesia, now called Zimbabwe, has emerged from a long struggle. The era of white minority rule has ended, replaced by a government led by the majority population. Yet, the cessation of armed conflict may not signa…

The June 9, 1982, crash of Pan Am Flight 759 at New Orleans airport remains a haunting scar on U.S. aviation history. This account delves into the aftermath of the disaster, revealing how the pursuit of wealth and legal maneuvering transfor…

A new era seems to be dawning in China, one marked by a discernible easing of political and social constraints. Frontline examines the echoes of the Cultural Revolution, discerning what aspects of that tumultuous period have been cast aside…

Rafik Halabi was the sole Arab reporter working within the Hebrew section of Israeli Television, covering the West Bank and Gaza Strip. His story became one of national controversy, a tale of identity and loyalty. This is Rafik's story.

The story begins with a simple request: a water test. For Kaler, it was the first step in a battle that would span six years, a fight against local and federal authorities to address the chemical pollution of his drinking water. His childre…

In the autumn of 1982, a gathering of over one hundred and fifty thousand people converged on Washington D.C. for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Parents, friends, and survivors alike came to the emotionally charged event, …

When Congress mandated a national recreation site between Cleveland and Akron in 1974, the project was met with widespread approval. However, Frontline later revealed that the park's policies of condemning hundreds of businesses and homes s…

The effort to remove tens of thousands of people from Social Security disability rolls became a focal point of scrutiny. Those deemed disabled often encountered not only personal hardship but also bureaucratic indifference in their appeals …

In 1983, El Salvador was a land steeped in violence. Murder and torture were commonplace; loved ones vanished without a trace, and truth seemed a distant phantom. This is a nation consumed by conflict, where the cycle of brutality persists.…

A clandestine network, often called the "new underground railroad," guides a Guatemalan family toward refuge from governments partnered with the United States. This journey illuminates the struggles of those seeking sanctuary, tracing their…

A significant debt burden has fallen upon nations worldwide, particularly those in Latin America. Brazil and Mexico, among the largest debtors, now face considerable difficulty in meeting their repayment obligations, even for interest. The …

In 1983, Klaus Barbie, a notorious Nazi war criminal reviled for his atrocities, was extradited to France to stand trial. While justice demanded accountability, anxieties lingered on both sides of the Atlantic. Some in France feared that Ba…