Documentaries Detail Rise of ISIS and U.S. Post-9/11 Counterterrorism Efforts
A collection of documentaries from FRONTLINE examines the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the broader impact of the U.S. 'war on terror' following the September 11, 2001, attacks. These films trace how ISIS emerged from al-Qaeda in Iraq, gaining strength in Syria and developing its brutal strategies, partly due to unheeded warnings and missed opportunities. The documentaries also explore the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, its aftermath, and decisions made by the Bush and Obama administrations that contributed to the instability leading to ISIS's rise. Additionally, the collection delves into various aspects of the post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts, including intelligence failures, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the CIA’s 'enhanced interrogation techniques,' the U.S. drone program, and domestic surveillance. These films provide a comprehensive look at the complex and far-reaching dimensions of the 'war on terror' over two decades.
