S1·E3 In the Shadow of the Capitol
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 3
- Air Date
- January 31, 1983
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Frontline correspondent Charles Cobb journeys to a Washington, DC that tourists rarely see. The nation's capital, seventy-five percent black, faces widespread poverty, yet it is run by some of the civil-rights movement's most effective and militant organizers, including Mayor Marion Barry.
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When did Season 1 Episode 3 of Frontline air?
Season 1, Episode 3 ('In the Shadow of the Capitol') originally aired on January 31, 1983.
How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('In the Shadow of the Capitol')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.
What happens in Frontline Season 1 Episode 3?
Frontline correspondent Charles Cobb journeys to a Washington, DC that tourists rarely see. The nation's capital, seventy-five percent black, faces widespread poverty, yet it is run by some of the civil-rights movement's most effective and militant organizers, including Mayor Marion Barry....
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