United States of Secrets — Season 1, Episode 1: Part One
Documentary, Crime, News • 53 min • 1 season, 2 episodes • ★ 9.0/10
Episode synopsis
How did the government come to spy on millions of Americans? FRONTLINE goes behind the headlines to reveal the dramatic inside story of the U.S. government's massive and controversial secret surveillance program.
About United States of Secrets
FRONTLINE reveals the dramatic inside story of how the U.S. government came to monitor and collect the communications of millions of people around the world, and the lengths they went to as they tried to hide this massive surveillance program from the public. The series is gripping viewing for those who want to understand the context of the Snowden affair—and what it means for all Americans.