FRONTLINE

A Perfect Terrorist

Season 2011 Episode 19 | 53m 40s | Video has closed captioning.

Watch Preview

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the mysterious circumstances behind American David Coleman Headley's rise from heroin dealer and government informant to plotting the 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai. Despite repeated warnings, how did Headley slip into India to scout targets? And how much did U.S. officials know about his relationship with terrorist group Lashkar-i-Taiba?

Aired: 11/22/11

Rating: NR

Buy Now:

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Ford Foundation. Additional funding …

I'm Not A Monster

Podcast

I'm Not A Monster

Secrets, lies and lasting consequences. For the past four years, journalist Josh Baker has been trying to uncover the truth about an American family’s journey from Indiana to the Islamic State group’s caliphate and back.

Listen

More News and Public Affairs Shows

  • PBS NewsHour
  • Washington Week
  • Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan
  • Amanpour and Company
  • Firing Line
  • To The Contrary