FRONTLINE

As Taliban Seizes Power, Look Back at How U.S.-led War Began

Clip: Season 2021 | 12m 4s  | Video has closed captioning.

As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan and the Taliban seizes control of the country, an excerpt from FRONTLINE’s upcoming film “America After 9/11” reveals how the roots of defeat go back two decades.

Aired: 08/17/21

Rating: NR

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