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Frontline (1983 – ...)

1983 • 45 seasons • Documentary, News • TV-MA
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FrontlineSeason 5

15 episodes · Jan 26, 1987

1. The Real Stuff
Jan 27, 1987

Frontline recently offered a glimpse behind the scenes of the space program, exploring the deeply human elements often overshadowed by grand achievements. The program, burdened by challenges and political complexities, was examined through

2. The Earthquake Is Coming
Feb 3, 1987

The impending earthquake in California casts a long shadow, threatening to unravel the very fabric of the nation. A catastrophic event would not merely be a geological upheaval; it would be a systemic collapse. Infrastructure would crumbl

3. Stopping Drugs (1)
Feb 10, 1987

The following explores the multifaceted issue of drug use, examining both the individual and societal dimensions. We begin by considering the personal battles waged by those seeking recovery and evaluating the efficacy of available treatmen

4. Stopping Drugs (2)
Feb 17, 1987

The following explores the multifaceted issue of drug abuse, examining its impact on individuals and communities. We begin by delving into the personal battles of those seeking recovery and evaluating the efficacy of available treatment opt

5. The Nazi Connection
Feb 24, 1987

Fifteen years have passed since the first American walked on the moon. Now, government investigators are probing a troubling question: were some of the men who helped make that historic achievement also implicated in Nazi war crimes? *Front

6. Desperately Seeking Baby
Mar 3, 1987

A system fraught with uncertainty and sorrow is examined. Individuals yearning for parenthood, unable to conceive naturally, increasingly seek pathways through private adoption arrangements facilitated by legal professionals and counselors.

7. Street Cop
Mar 31, 1987

In Boston's most turbulent police district, where the calls for help and the pursuit of drugs are relentless, officers confront a constant barrage of crises.

8. The Secret File
Apr 14, 1987

Professor Penn Kimball, a man of many accomplishments – university professor, former editor of the New York Times, Rhodes scholar, and Eagle Scout – was deeply disturbed by a revelation: for three decades, government files had branded him a

9. War on Nicaragua
Apr 21, 1987

In a meticulous reconstruction of U.S. policy toward Nicaragua, Frontline correspondent William Greider reveals how America first began supporting the Contras and the enduring reasons for its involvement. The program investigates the very

10. The Bombing of West Philly
May 5, 1987

"I was forced back by gunfire," recounts Ramona Africa, the sole adult survivor of the MOVE incident, a small, volatile urban cult. The years of escalating tension culminated on May 13, 1985, when police bombed Africa’s residence. The ensui

11. In Search of the Marcos Millions
May 26, 1987

In 1986, Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos departed the Philippines, taking with them a fortune estimated at $8.9 million in jewels, cash, and bonds. However, the Philippine government alleges a far greater sum was absconded – a plundering of nat

12. Israel: the Price of Victory
Jun 2, 1987

Twenty years had passed since the decisive victory for Israel, yet a shadow lingered over the nation. While the outcome of the war was undeniably a triumph, a growing unease permeated Israeli society. On the twentieth anniversary of the con

13. Death of a Porn Queen
Jun 9, 1987

The girl was young, beautiful, and full of promise. She left home for the bright lights of Hollywood, chasing a dream. Instead, she found herself trapped in a world of exploitation, consumed by drugs, and alienated from everyone she knew. H

14. Keeping the Faith
Jun 16, 1987

Once a vital heart of the community, the black church has long been a place of gathering and a catalyst for progress. But as the black middle class expands and the church itself adapts, a question arises: To whom does it now serve, and what

15. The Politics of Greed
Jun 23, 1987

A storm has broken over the city, and with it, the reputations of those who govern it. A cascade of scandals has exposed the underbelly of urban politics, threatening to dismantle careers and upend established power structures. This report

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