

Frontline
1983-01-17 · 55 min / episode · ★ 6.5
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
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- Creators
- David Fanning
- Production companies
- GBH, FRONTLINE
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Returning Series
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