How Russian Journalist Dmitry Muratov, Now Declared a ‘Foreign Agent,’ Faced Off With Putin in the Past
In September 2023, the Russian government labeled Nobel Prize-winning Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov a ‘foreign agent.’ As this excerpt from the documentary "Putin vs. the Press" shows, Muratov had in the past publicly confronted Putin about his crackdown on the press.
September 12, 2023
Florida’s ‘Two-Strikes’ Law Put Him in Prison for Life. Even His Victim Said It Was Too Harsh.
Mark Jones’ story in Florida illustrates how sentencing laws can put people who didn’t physically hurt anyone in prison for life. Watch an excerpt from the documentary ‘Two Strikes,’ from FRONTLINE, The Marshall Project and Firelight Media.
September 5, 2023
Watch FRONTLINE’s 5 Most-Streamed Documentaries of 2023 (So Far)
Looking for documentaries to watch as summer winds down? We’ve got you covered.
August 30, 2023
How Yevgeny Prigozhin, Now Presumed Dead, Posed a Threat to Vladimir Putin’s Authority
With U.S. officials saying Yevgeny Prigozhin was 'likely killed,' revisit FRONTLINE's documentary on what led to the armed rebellion by Prigozhin and his Wagner Group in June 2023, and how Putin has handled past challenges to his authority.
August 25, 2023
Following Donald Trump’s Indictment, a Look Back at Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election
FRONTLINE has built a unique public record, in documentary format, of the former president’s impact on American life, politics and democracy — including the aftermath of his refusal to concede his 2020 presidential loss to Joe Biden.
August 3, 2023
What the Wagner Group Mutiny Reveals About Putin’s Grip on Power
“It reveals that the emperor has no clothes,” journalist Peter Baker says of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s armed mutiny in the opening scene of ‘Putin’s Crisis,’ a FRONTLINE documentary. “And if you’re Putin, you’re looking around that room and you’re saying, ‘Which of these people has a knife in his belt? Which of these people might be thinking about moving on me next?’”
July 11, 2023
‘Don’t Be Afraid’: How Schoolgirls in Iran Helped Fuel a Protest Movement
After the deaths of two teen girls who’d attended anti-government protests in Iran, schoolgirls across the country began to hold protests of their own. Watch an excerpt from the new documentary ‘Inside the Iranian Uprising.’
June 29, 2023
After an Unprecedented Federal Indictment, a Look Back at Donald Trump’s Previous Battles With the DOJ and a Special Counsel
FRONTLINE has built a unique public record, in documentary format, of the former president’s impact on American life, politics and democracy — and his previous battles with a special counsel and the Department of Justice.
June 9, 2023
A Year After the Uvalde Shooting, Robb Elementary Student Remembers Her Slain Best Friend
Caitlyne Gonzales made it out of Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. Her best friend, fellow fourth grader Jackie Cazares, did not. Caitlyne, her parents, and Jackie’s parents share their story with correspondent Maria Hinojosa in the new documentary ‘After Uvalde.’
May 30, 2023
Surviving the Iraq War’s Bloodiest Battle: An Iraqi Mother’s Story
Prior to an operation to retake Fallujah from insurgents, the U.S. military warned civilians to leave the city. But for many Fallujah residents, leaving wasn’t possible. One Iraqi family shares their story in a new FRONTLINE documentary.
May 23, 2023
Following Carolyn Bryant Donham's Death, Revisit Emmett Till's Life, Murder and Legacy
Carolyn Bryant Donham, a central figure in the Emmett Till case, died this week. Explore Till's life, murder and legacy through the 'Un(re)solved' project.
April 28, 2023
Documentaries to Watch for Earth Day
From the truth about plastic recycling, to the decades-long failure to confront the threat of climate change, these documentaries are essential Earth Day viewing — and they're all available to stream online now.
April 21, 2023