"The Jihadist" - Preview

Season 2021 Episode 12

About the Episode

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.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 31s

Recent Episodes

Episode 9, Season 2024<br> Biden's Decision

Examining Biden’s rise to the presidency, the forces that shaped him and his decision to step aside.

FRONTLINE

| 1:53:51
Episode 8, Season 2024<br> Germany's Enemy Within

Investigating the rise of far-right extremism in Germany and the fight against it.

FRONTLINE

| 53:50

Become a GBH sponsor

Extras

"South Korea's Adoption Reckoning" - Preview

Investigating allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea’s historic foreign adoption boom.

0:31
"The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump" - Trailer

Investigating the lives & characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency.

0:31
"The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump" - Preview

Investigating the lives & characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency.

0:31
Remembering Ofra Bikel

Ofra Bikel was one of FRONTLINE’s most prolific and consequential producers.

7:40
"Biden’s Decision" - Preview

Examining Biden’s rise to the presidency, the forces that shaped him and his decision to step aside.

0:31
"Germany's Enemy Within" - Preview

Investigating the rise of far-right extremism in Germany and the fight against it.

0:32
"Two American Families: 1991-2024" - Preview

Filmed over 34 years, two families struggle to survive in a changing American economy.

0:31
Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza [2024]

The struggle between the Israeli leader & multiple U.S. presidents over Middle East peace.

1:24:27
"A Dangerous Assignment" - Preview

A new FRONTLINE documentary sheds light on a shadowy corruption scandal spanning from Venezuela to the United States.

0:31
Sedated While Restrained by Police: Taylor Ware

Taylor Ware’s story unfolds in an excerpt from ‘Documenting Police Use of Force.’

8:20