President Biden
2021 · 60 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary
FRONTLINE tells the story of how crisis and tragedy prepared Joe Biden to become America’s next president. Those who know him best describe the searing moments that shaped President-elect Biden and what those challenges reveal about how he will govern.
Directed by Michael Kirk · Written by Mike Wiser
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