FRONTLINE Wins Two News and Documentary Emmys

Share:

October 2, 2012

FRONTLINE won two Emmy awards at Monday’s 33rd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards.

Revolution in Cairo and Syria Undercover were each awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a News Magazine.

“This is a great moment for FRONTLINE,” said Executive Producer David Fanning. “We are thrilled to be recognized by our peers for these two films, which show our continued dedication to covering difficult, complex stories. Congratulations to all involved for their tremendous efforts.”

“For both films, our producers took huge risks to deliver hard-hitting journalism and compelling storytelling in tough, dangerous places,” said Raney Aronson-Rath, FRONTLINE’s deputy executive producer. “These awards are a testament to their brave and important work. We’re so proud of everyone on the teams who worked so hard to make it happen.”

See the full list of awards here, and watch our winning films below:

Revolution in CairoAs the protest movement in Egypt sent shock waves throughout the country — and the world — FRONTLINE traced young Egyptian activists’ long road to revolution, as they made increasingly bold use of the Internet in their underground resistance. (Credits)

Syria UndercoverReporter Ramita Navai went undercover for a rare look at the uprising from inside Syria. (Credits)

Congratulations to the winners!


Sarah Childress

Sarah Childress, Former Series Senior Editor, FRONTLINE

More Stories

9/11, More Than 20 Years Later: 20 Essential Documentaries to Watch
These films, selected from more than two decades of extensive FRONTLINE reporting, probe that fateful day and its lasting impacts on America and the world.
September 5, 2025
Watch FRONTLINE’s 5 Most-Streamed Documentaries of 2025 (So Far)
Looking for some documentaries to watch as summer continues? We’ve got you covered.
August 6, 2025
Tonight's New Documentary, This Month, and the Future
A note from FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath.
July 29, 2025
The Iran-Israel Conflict and the U.S. Role: 11 Documentaries to Watch
Decades of tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into war in June. These FRONTLINE films offer context and background on the conflict, both countries’ leaders and ambitions, the role of the U.S., and the ongoing impact across the Middle East.
July 29, 2025