FRONTLINE

The Rise of ISIS

FRONTLINE investigates the miscalculations and mistakes behind the brutal rise of ISIS. Correspondent Martin Smith, who made "Truth, War & Consequences," "Beyond Baghdad," "Private Warriors" and "Gangs of Iraq," reports from Iraq on how the country began coming undone after the American withdrawal and what it means for the U.S. to be fighting there again.

The Rise of ISIS

54m 11s

FRONTLINE investigates the miscalculations and mistakes behind the brutal rise of ISIS. Correspondent Martin Smith, who made "Truth, War & Consequences," "Beyond Baghdad," "Private Warriors" and "Gangs of Iraq," reports from Iraq on how the country began coming undone after the American withdrawal and what it means for the U.S. to be fighting there again.

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    "The Rise of ISIS" - Trailer

    S2014 E16 - 31s

    On Oct. 28, in "The Rise of ISIS," FRONTLINE's Martin Smith reports from Iraq on how and why the brutal Islamist group came to power, how Iraq began coming undone after the American withdrawal, and what it means for the U.S. to be fighting there again. Premiering Oct. 28 on PBS and at pbs.org/frontline.

  • "ISIS in Afghanistan" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "ISIS in Afghanistan" - Preview

    S2014 E16 - 31s

    ISIS is on the rise in Afghanistan — and they say they're getting young kids to join the jihad. In a Nov. 17 special report, FRONTLINE reveals on film the degree to which ISIS is gaining a foothold in the country, and how they’re focusing their efforts on training a new generation of jihadists. Also this hour: exploring a Pakistan police unit's fight against the Taliban.

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