Episode
Frontline: Breakdown in Maine
Overview
Investigating the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and missed opportunities to prevent it. FRONTLINE, Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine breakdowns with police, military and mental health care before the Lewiston shooting.
Details
- Series
- Frontline
- Season
- Season 43
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2024-12-10
- Runtime
- 54 min
Episode context
Breakdown in Maine is Episode 16 in Season 43 of Frontline. It aired on 2024-12-10. The runtime is 54 min.
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