Democracy on Trial January 30, 2024 / 2h 24m Season 2024: Episode 9 Watch the Trailer Directed by: Michael Kirk Produced by: Michael Kirk Mike Wiser Vanessa Fica Share: Twitter Facebook E-mail FRONTLINE investigates the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. With the presidential race for 2024 underway, veteran political filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team examine the House Jan. 6 committee’s evidence, the historic charges against Trump and the threat to democracy.