How could an ordinary citizen be considered a national security risk? Penn Kimball, a university professor, former New York Times editor, Rhodes scholar, and Eagle Scout, was stunned to discover that for 30 years, government files existed declaring him as a disloyal American. As he tries to clear his name, Frontline examines the government decision to gather information on American citizens.
| Title | The Secret File |
|---|---|
| Genres | Documentary News |
| Release Date | 1987-04-14 |
| Episode Runtime | 00 Hours 55 Minutes |
| Season Number | 5 |
| Episode Number | 8 |
| Production Companies | GBH, FRONTLINE |
