Caught in the Crackdown
Synopsis
FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States. The documentary examines the tactics, legal cases and impact — from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabrielle Schonder
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Schonder, A.C. Thompson
- Original Score
- Martin Crane
- Original Title
- Caught in the Crackdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE, PBS, ProPublica, WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabrielle Schonder
Gabrielle Schonder, A.C. Thompson
Martin Crane
Timothy Grucza, Jeremy Gould, Nick Kraus
Chris O'Coin, Robert Kirwan
Gabrielle Schonder, A.C. Thompson, Frank Koughan, Eammon Matthews, Raney Aronson-Rath
Department Leadership Roster
Gabrielle Schonder
Director
Gabrielle Schonder
Producer
Gabrielle Schonder
Writer
A.C. Thompson
Producer
A.C. Thompson
Writer
Timothy Grucza
Director of Photography
Chris O'Coin
Editor
Jeremy Gould
Director of Photography
Nick Kraus
Director of Photography
Robert Kirwan
Editor
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What is Caught in the Crackdown about?
FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States. The documentary examines the tactics, legal cases and impact — from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis.
Who directed Caught in the Crackdown?
Caught in the Crackdown was directed by Gabrielle Schonder.
Who stars in Caught in the Crackdown?
The principal cast of Caught in the Crackdown includes A.C. Thompson.
When was Caught in the Crackdown released and how long is it?
Caught in the Crackdown was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Caught in the Crackdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught in the Crackdown was composed by Martin Crane.