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Democracy on Trial
Genres
Documentary
Overview
FRONTLINE investigates the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. With the presidential race for 2024 underway, veteran political filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team examine the House Jan. 6 committee’s evidence, the historic charges against Trump and the threat to democracy.
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Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
144 min
Release Date
2024-01-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Will Lyman
Narrator
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