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Frontline

Frontline

1983Returning Series45 Seasons848 Episodes7.0TMDB
PBS

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.

Created by: David Fanning
Season 4 · Episode 1

Hostage in Iran

Jan 21, 1986

While the whole world watched, 52 Americans were held hostage in Iran by Islamic revolutionaries for 444 days. On the fifth anniversary of their release, using never-before-seen footage from inside the American embassy compound in Tehran, the hostages tell the story of their long ordeal.

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Frontline Season 4 Episode 1 aired on January 21, 1986.

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