CNN Special Report

Season 40

The CNN Documentary Unit tackles the most compelling, current, and complex stories of our time. Startling events. Pressing issues. Extraordinary journeys.
Where to Watch Season 40
4 Episodes
  • State of Hate: The Explosion of White Supremacy
    E1
    State of Hate: The Explosion of White SupremacyWhite supremacy has become a crisis in the United States. The number of hate groups has soared to a record - over 1000 - and hate crimes are up by double digits. Fareed Zakaria traces the roots of the current crisis, looks at history to discover how racism becomes a political movement, and he interviews a White Supremacist in an effort to understand the forces driving the dangerous racial moment we find ourselves in.
  • The Trump Family Business
    E2
    The Trump Family BusinessFor years, President Trump has bragged about his business prowess. However, he prefers to keep the details of how he makes money secret. Case in point: his current battles to keep his taxes and other financial documents away from scrutiny. CNN's Erin Burnett takes a look at how the Trump Organization makes money.
  • Woman of Mystery: Melania Trump
    E3
    Woman of Mystery: Melania TrumpCNN's Kate Bennett explores who First Lady Melania Trump really is, from those who know her best.
  • Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in America
    E5
    Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in AmericaAs the number of immigrants coming to the U.S. continues to rise and unemployment numbers reach record lows, CNN’s Ed Lavandera explores the lives of undocumented workers where they are feared and discriminated against most. The one-hour special exposes how undocumented immigrants are deeply woven into the fabric of American society, often in the most unlikely of places.
 
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