America Undercover - Season 4 / Year 1986
Season 4 / Year 1986
Episodes
The Gift of Life
America Undercover looks at two children who were born with a congenital heart defect known as "truncus arteriosi". It examines how the stresses of chronic illness can transform the lives and attitudes of families. It also visits the children's ward at the Medical Center of the University of California at San Francisco.
Kids in Crisis
American Undercover looks at the escalating number of teenagers who are hospitalized for psychiatric treatment.
And the Pursuit of Happiness
Kids in Sports: The Price of Glory
America Undercover looks at children who compete for athletic fortune and fame. It interviews young athletes and he parents and coaches that push them forward. It looks at how children must sacrifice some of the joys of childhood in order to endure the rigors of serious athletic training.
Surveillance: No Place to Hide
America Undercover examines the growing problem of electronic surveillance in the world and argues that it is threat to people's privacy. It looks at the growing use of electronic monitoring by law enforcement, government, private citizens, and even criminals.
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