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The Poison Squad

The American people had no idea what they were eating.

80%(3)IMDbDocumentaryCrime

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.

Directed byJohn Maggio

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
EN
Released
January 28, 2020
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PBS American Experience

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Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food | The Poison Squad | American Experience | PBS

Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food | The Poison Squad | American Experience | PBS

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Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

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Directed by
John Maggio
Written by
John Maggio
Produced by
Pavel Muller
Dorin Razam-Grunfeld

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