Frontline - Season 5 - Eps 8: The Secret File
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.
About Frontline
Title: Frontline
First Air Date: 1983-01-17
Last Air Date: 2025-05-20
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.3/10 (from 45 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 45
Total Episodes: 835
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, News
Production Companies: GBH, FRONTLINE
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Will Lyman
Self - Narrator (voice)
