America at a Crossroads — Season 1, Episode 4: Gangs of Iraq

Episode synopsis

“Europe's 9/11” looks back at Al Qaeda-linked bombings of commuter trains in Madrid on March 11, 2004, which killed 191 people. Also: “The Muslim Americans” explores how the Muslim community has fared in the U.S. since 9/11; and compares it with the experiences of Muslims in Great Britain and Europe.

About America at a Crossroads

America at a Crossroads is a documentary miniseries concerning the issues facing the United States of America as related to the War on Terrorism. It aired originally on PBS television. The miniseries initially consisted of 11 independently produced aired episodes, and premiered April 15–20, 2007 on PBS. Its executive producers are Jeff Bieber and Dalton Delan; series producer is Leo Eaton and it is presented by Robert MacNeil. Its music score is composed by Canadian musician Mark Korven.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1JIHAD: The Men and Ideas Behind Al Qaeda
• E2Warriors
• E3Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
• E5The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom
• E6Europe's 9/11
• E7The Muslim Americans
• E8Faith Without Fear
• E9Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia
• E10Security Versus Liberty: The Other War
• E11The Brotherhood
• E12Kansas to Kandahar: Citizen Soldiers at War
• E13The Anti-Americans (a hate/love relationship)