Frontline - Season 40 - Eps 12: The Jihadist
A powerful Syrian militant called a terrorist by the U.S. seeks a new relationship with the West. In his first interview with a Western journalist, former Al Qaeda commander Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says his fight is with Syrian President Assad, not the U.S.
About Frontline
Title: Frontline
First Air Date: 1983-01-17
Last Air Date: 2025-12-16
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.971/10 (from 52 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 46
Total Episodes: 847
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)
