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American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented?

20151h 24mMovieDocumentary

FRONTLINE investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, the film — an updated and expanded version of A Perfect Terrorist — reveals how secret…

DirectorThomas Jennings
WriterThomas Jennings
ProducerThomas Jennings

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Cast · Directed by Thomas Jennings

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American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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American Terrorist: Could the '08 Mumbai Attack Have Been Prevented? is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.