Synopsis

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 process by which U.S. foreign policy is shaped, as Greider unveils the unfolding story of the Iran-Contra scandal. Greider’s report details the origins of U.S. support for the Nicaraguan resistance and examines the motivations behind this continued engagem