Frontline - S05E09: War on Nicaragua

Name: War on Nicaragua
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1987-04-21
Duration: 55 min

Apr 21, 1987Documentary, NewsSeason 5, Episode 9

As the Iran-contra scandal was still unfolding, Frontline correspondent William Greider revealed how the US began supporting the contras in Nicaragua and why our involvement there continues. The program is a meticulous reconstruction of US policy toward Nicaragua, and an investigation into how US foreign policy is made.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S05E09 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "War on Nicaragua" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1987-04-21, this episode is part of Season 5 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. As the Iran-contra scandal was still unfolding, Frontline correspondent William Greider revealed how the US began supporting the contras in Nicaragua and why our involvement there continues. The program is a meticulous reconstruction of US policy tow...