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FRONTLINE

The Interrogator

Coming Sept. 13, FRONTLINE uncovers an insider's view on the "war on terror."

Aired 09/13/2011 | Rating NR

FRONTLINE

The Interrogator

Preview: Season 2011 Episode 14 | 30s

Coming Sept. 13, FRONTLINE uncovers an insider's view on the "war on terror."

One of only eight Arabic-speaking FBI agents, Ali Soufan explains to FRONTLINE why he believes the attacks on the World Trade Center could have been prevented and how the use of torture failed to produce actionable intelligence in, "The Interrogator," airing Sept. 13.

Aired 09/13/2011 | Rating NR

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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...

The Beginning of "Enhanced Interrogation Techniques"

How FBI Agent Ali Soufan got an Al Qaeda operative to talk -- until the CIA stepped in. (6m 33s)

He "Sang Like A Bird"

One Al Qaeda operative just needed someone to listen to his grievances. (1m 25s)

The Human Polygraph Machine

Key to a successful interrogation -- being able to think quickly on your feet. (1m 3s)

The Interrogator

Video has Closed Captions

An interview with Ali Soufan, the FBI agent at the center of the 9/11 investigation. (28m 25s)

"There's No Cookie-Cutter Approach" to Interrogations

The objective is always the same, but different subjects require different tactics. (2m 2s)

"Those Are the Hijackers. You Just Identified Them"

Ali Soufan's biggest breakthrough began by showing a source some photos. (1m 16s)

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