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CNN Special Report

CNN Special Report

19806.713 Seasons68 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

In hour-long, in-depth explorations, CNN hosts examine extraordinary individuals, unexpected events and controversial subjects through interviews, stories, images and videos.

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Themes & Keywords

politicsnewscurrent affairs

About CNN Special Report

CNN Special Report is a documentary series that first aired in 1980 exploring themes of politics, news, current affairs. In hour-long, in-depth explorations, CNN hosts examine extraordinary individuals, unexpected events and controversial subjects through interviews, stories, images and videos.

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