American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? (2015)

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FRONTLINE investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, the film — an updated and expanded version of A Perfect Terrorist — reveals how secret electronic surveillance missed catching the Mumbai plotters, and how Headley planned another Charlie Hebdo-like assault against a Danish newspaper.

Director: Thomas Jennings
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? about?
FRONTLINE investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, the film — an updated and expanded version of A Perfect Terrorist — reveals how secret electronic surveillance missed catching the Mumbai plotters, and how Headley planned another Charlie Hebdo-like assault against a Danish newspaper.
Who directed American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented??
American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? was directed by Thomas Jennings.
Who stars in American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented??
American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? stars Sebastian Rotella.
How long is American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented??
American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented??
American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? is a Documentary film.