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The Poison Squad

"The American people had no idea what they were eating."

2020-01-28
8
en 120m
DocumentaryCrime
The story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.

Book

Deborah Blum

Production Consultant

Deborah Blum

Director

John Maggio

Writer

John Maggio

Producer

John Maggio

Producer

Tom Denison

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • PBS American Experience

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