The digital age has irrevocably reshaped modern existence. From instant global communication to the pervasive influence of online commerce, technology permeates nearly every facet of life. This transformation presents both unprecedented opp…

Thirty years after deregulation, the aviation system is strained. FRONTLINE investigates the 1978 crash of Continental 3407 in Buffalo, New York, and reveals a dramatically altered industry. Regional carriers now account for half of the nat…

In a region quietly succumbing to Taliban authority, an Afghan video journalist secured remarkable access. For nearly two weeks, he journeyed through territory largely governed by the Taliban’s ascendant influence. His reporting uncovered a…

The question of ending one's life has haunted humanity for centuries, yet it has gained urgency in recent years with advancements in medical technology and the legalization of physician-assisted suicide in several U.S. states. As life expe…

On January 12, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake devastated Haiti, reshaping the nation in one of history's most destructive seismic events. The scale of the disaster overwhelmed those tasked with response, crippling both the Haitian governme…

## Obama's Deal This film delves into the complex political landscape surrounding Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare reform. FRONTLINE gains unprecedented access to the White House, Congress, and the inner circles of the powerful health…

Across Afghanistan, a forgotten custom has resurfaced, defying legal prohibitions and casting a dark shadow over vulnerable boys. Known as Bacha Bazi—literally "boy play"—this ancient practice involves dressing young boys, some as young as …

The debate surrounding vaccines remains sharply divided. Public health officials offer unequivocal support, while parents and politicians raise concerns about potential links to conditions like autism.

The American higher education system, a $400 billion industry sustained by public funds, is undergoing a profound transformation. While proponents tout innovation and expanded access, critics argue that the cost yields a worthless degree an…

Since the commencement of the Iraq War, arrests of soldiers in Colorado Springs have tripled. At least thirty-six servicemen stationed at Fort Carson have taken their own lives, and fourteen soldiers from the base have faced charges or conv…

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a crisis of law enforcement emerged alongside the devastation. "Law & Disorder," a year-long collaboration between FRONTLINE, ProPublica, and the New Orleans Times-Picayune, examines allegations that New Or…

The case of Cameron Todd Willingham, executed in 2004 for the arson-related deaths of his three children, has ignited a national debate. Now, FRONTLINE gains unprecedented access to those intimately involved, scrutinizing the conviction thr…

## The Gulf Spill: A Trail of Negligence For years, BP cultivated an image of shrewd deal-making and effective marketing, often at the expense of safety. Critics labeled the company a "serial environmental criminal," citing a history mar…

Four Navy sailors were convicted in 1997 of the rape and murder of a woman in Norfolk, Virginia. Now, FRONTLINE producer Ofra Bikel (of "Innocence Lost, An Ordinary Crime") investigates this case, questioning the circumstances that led to t…

The air hung thick with unspoken questions. Each person wrestled with the impossible choice: to preserve life at what cost? The weight of that decision pressed down, a suffocating blanket woven from love and fear. How far would one bend, h…