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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 9

War on Nicaragua

Apr 21, 1987

As the Iran-contra scandal was still unfolding, Frontline correspondent William Greider revealed how the US began supporting the contras in Nicaragua and why our involvement there continues. The program is a meticulous reconstruction of US policy toward Nicaragua, and an investigation into how US foreign policy is made.

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When did Frontline Season 5 Episode 9 air?

Frontline Season 5 Episode 9 aired on April 21, 1987.

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