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10 Years in, Explore the Syrian Conflict’s Origins, Evolution and Toll in These Streaming Documentaries
FRONTLINE’s Syria-related documentaries take you back to the beginning.
March 12, 2021
Forced to Flee: 6 Documentaries to Watch to Understand the Global Refugee Crisis
The number of people around the world who have been forcibly displaced is at a record high — again — says the UN’s refugee agency.
June 19, 2019
The "Human Cost" of The EU's Response to the Refugee Crisis
Europe continues to struggle with how to respond to an influx that has seen more than one-and-a-half million refugees and migrants come to its shores — and nearly 12,000 perish or go missing attempting the journey.
January 23, 2018
One Refugee's "Surreal" Journey From On-Camera, to Behind It
An update on Hassan Akkad, whose story was featured in the documentary, "Exodus," and who joined the film team for the 2018 sequel.
January 23, 2018
For Refugees in the Trump Era, a Tougher Path to the U.S.
While President Trump has said his policies are aimed at preventing terrorism, critics say new vetting standards risk costing many refugees their opportunity for safety from war, persecution and economic insecurity.
January 23, 2018
How the Far Right Has Reshaped the Refugee Debate in Europe
Across Europe, parties on the far right are experiencing renewed vigor, fueled in part by anger over the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis.
January 22, 2018
Finding the Human Stories in Europe's Refugee Crisis
Making a documentary about the refugee and migrant crisis can expose tragedy and deep human suffering. But filmmaker James Bluemel says "it was those moments where humor rose to the surface which surprised me and made me realize how robust the human spirit can be."
December 27, 2016
Inside a Sinking Dinghy Crossing the Mediterranean Sea
In one of the most harrowing scenes from FRONTLINE's Dec. 27 documentary, "Exodus," a Syrian refugee attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy -- and films what happens as the boat begins taking on water.
December 22, 2016
For Those Crossing the Mediterranean, a Higher Risk of Death
For the refugees and migrants who made the desperate decision to attempt crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe last year, there was a one in 269 chance they would die. This year, it's a one in 88 chance.
October 27, 2016
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