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The FRONTLINE Interviews: Divided States of America
In Divided States of America, FRONTLINE set out to examine how the Obama presidency gave way to one of the most polarized eras in American history. We conducted dozens of interviews over hundreds of hours. Here are 21 of them.
January 17, 2017
The Opposition Strategy: An Oral History
The GOP’s return to power is one that took many turns and involved multiple setbacks. But the opening chapter can be traced to the night of Obama’s inauguration.
January 17, 2017
Race in the Obama Era: An Oral History
Over the course of his presidency, Barack Obama was time and again forced to confront events that re-exposed old wounds, and tested the true extent of racial progress in America.
January 17, 2017
Donald Trump vs the GOP: An Oral History
While Donald Trump's victory returns the Republican Party to the White House, it also leaves the GOP with a standard-bearer whose own positions are often at odds with many in the party.
January 17, 2017
Tonight, "Divided States of America" Begins
Tonight, we present a revealing exploration of our country's polarization, examining the Obama years and the rise of Donald Trump in our special, two-part series, "Divided States of America."
January 17, 2017
With Program in Peril, DOJ Evaluates Police Reform
The Obama Justice Department aggressively pursued reform agreements with police departments. What will come next?
January 4, 2017
Coming in January on FRONTLINE
FRONTLINE kicks off 2017 with in-depth investigations of Trump's rise, Obama's legacy and how America became a nation divided. Plus: An on-the-ground look at the battle for Iraq.
January 3, 2017
Finding the Human Stories in Europe's Refugee Crisis
Making a documentary about the refugee and migrant crisis can expose tragedy and deep human suffering. But filmmaker James Bluemel says "it was those moments where humor rose to the surface which surprised me and made me realize how robust the human spirit can be."
December 27, 2016
How Russia Looks To Gain Through Political Interference
In Europe, Russia has been cultivating relationships with far-right and far-left groups that are currently enjoying a surge in popularity. Closer to home, it's made even bolder attempts to influence domestic politics in Ukraine and Georgia.
December 23, 2016
Inside a Sinking Dinghy Crossing the Mediterranean Sea
In one of the most harrowing scenes from FRONTLINE's Dec. 27 documentary, "Exodus," a Syrian refugee attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy -- and films what happens as the boat begins taking on water.
December 22, 2016