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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 5 · Episode 8

The Secret File

Apr 14, 1987

How could an ordinary citizen be considered a national security risk? Penn Kimball, a university professor, former New York Times editor, Rhodes scholar, and Eagle Scout, was stunned to discover that for 30 years, government files existed declaring him as a disloyal American. As he tries to clear his name, Frontline examines the government decision to gather information on American citizens.

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When did Frontline Season 5 Episode 8 air?

Frontline Season 5 Episode 8 aired on April 14, 1987.

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