Frontline - S01E03: In the Shadow of the Capitol

Name: In the Shadow of the Capitol
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1983-01-31
Duration: 55 min

Jan 31, 1983Documentary, NewsSeason 1, Episode 3

Frontline correspondent Charles Cobb journeys to a Washington, DC that tourists rarely see. The nation's capital, seventy-five percent black, faces widespread poverty, yet it is run by some of the civil-rights movement's most effective and militant organizers, including Mayor Marion Barry.

Cast: Jessica Savitch, Will Lyman

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01An Unauthorized History of the NFLJan 17, 1983 0288 Seconds in GreensboroJan 24, 1983 03In the Shadow of the CapitolJan 31, 1983 04A Chinese AffairFeb 07, 1983 05God's BankerFeb 14, 1983 06Pentagon, Inc.Feb 21, 1983 07Gunfight USAFeb 28, 1983 08Children of PrideMar 07, 1983 09A Journey to RussiaMar 21, 1983 10Daisy - Story of a FaceliftMar 28, 1983 11Space - The Race for High GroundApr 11, 1983 12Abortion ClinicApr 18, 1983 13Crisis in ZimbabweApr 25, 1983 14Air CrashMay 02, 1983 15Looking for MaoMay 09, 1983 16Israel: Between the River and the SeaMay 16, 1983 17In Our WaterMay 23, 1983 18Vietnam MemorialMay 30, 1983 19For the Good of AllJun 06, 1983 20The Russians are HereJun 13, 1983 21Who Decides Disability?Jun 20, 1983 22Crossfire in El SalvadorJun 27, 1983 23SanctuaryJul 04, 1983 24MoneylendersJul 11, 1983 25Klaus Barbie: the American ConnectionJul 18, 1983

Frontline S01E03 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "In the Shadow of the Capitol" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1983-01-31, this episode is part of Season 1 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Jessica Savitch, Will Lyman among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Frontline correspondent Charles Cobb journeys to a Washington, DC that tourists rarely see. The nation's capital, seventy-five percent black, faces widespread poverty, yet it is run by some of the civil-rights movement's most effective and militant o...