Frontline

From foreign affairs to family matters, social issues to criminal justice, politics to the press, WGBH's Frontline goes beyond the superficial sound bite of the television newsmagazine to offer in-depth, intelligent, and thought-provoking stories and investigative reports. At the heart of Frontline's commitment to its viewers is credible, thoughtful reporting combined with powerful narrative — a good story well told.

More Frontline episodes:

A Death in Tehran Frontline investigates the life and death of Neda Agha Soltan, who was shot on the streets of Tehran following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer.

Close to Home Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles how the middle class is faring in this recession through the stories of people she's come to know at a New York City hair salon.

The Warning Long before the economic meltdown, one woman tried to warn about the threat to the financial system.

Obama's War Can US-led forces succeed in Afghanistan — a land long known as "the graveyard of empires"?

Breaking the Bank The inside story of one of the most controversial moments in America's financial crisis — and its ongoing drama.

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The Warning

In the aftermath of the economic meltdown, Frontline sifts the ashes for clues about why it happened and examines critical moments when it might have gone much differently. Looking back into the 1990s, producer/director Michael Kirk (Inside the Meltdown, Breaking the Bank) discovers early warnings of the crash, reveals a battle among high-ranking members of the Clinton administration, and uncovers a concerted effort not to regulate the emerging, highly complex, and lucrative derivatives markets, which would become the ticking time bomb in the American economy.

Close to Home

Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles how the middle class is faring in this recession through the stories of people she’s come to know at the hair salon she’s frequented for the past twenty years. The film reveals the struggles of a small business owner trying to stay afloat, her sister’s risk of imminent foreclosure on her Florida home, and the various clients whose lives intersect at this New York City salon — from well-to-do bankers to struggling actors, each with a story to tell about how they’re getting by in these turbulent times.

A Death in Tehran

Frontline: Death in Tehran investigates the life and death of Neda Agha Soltan, who was shot on the streets of Tehran following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer. Her death — filmed on a camera phone, then uploaded to the Web — became an international outrage, and her image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep alive the reform movement in Iran.

The Card Game (premieres Nov. 24)

As credit card companies face rising public anger, new regulation from Washington, and a potential perfect storm of economic bad news, Frontline examines the future of the massive consumer loan industry and its impact on a fragile national economy in a joint project with The New York Times.

Frontline for educators

Visit the Frontline Teacher Center for a collection of lesson plans and activities to accompany Frontline documentaries in the classroom.

A treasure trove for K–12 teachers, Teachers' Domain offers more than 1,000 free, classroom-ready media resources from the best in public television. Register for free access, and you'll find easy-to-use resources — including audio, video, lesson plans, and interactive activities — from Frontline and other programs.

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Comments (1)

Marge 08.23
Loved the portion of the show that I saw today. When can I view program again in its entirety?