United States Of Secrets, Part One (full Documentary) | Frontline May 2026

FRONTLINE's 2014 documentary, "United States of Secrets (Part One): The Program," investigates the origins of post-9/11 domestic surveillance initiatives, focusing on NSA surveillance efforts and the path to Edward Snowden's disclosures. Directed by Michael Kirk, the award-winning film highlights legal and ethical controversies surrounding warrantless data collection, featuring key interviews with intelligence insiders. Watch the full documentary on PBS .