Following 9/11, the U.S. government adopted some controversial new policies to help prevent terrorism at home, including eavesdropping on Americans' phone calls, secret demands for records under the Patriot Act and the use of FBI sting operations. The Bush administration contends these tactics have helped save American lives, but critics say they have taken a toll on our liberties. The film explores this urgent national debate by talking with both critics and advocates of the new policies and telling the compelling real-life stories of people whose lives have been directly affected.

Executive producers: Jennifer Lawson, Lisa Zeff
Producer: Edward Gray