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  • American Experience The Poison Squad (Season 32, Episode 4)
  • TV Episode | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History

American Experience

The Poison Squad (Season 32, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley takes on food manufacturers to banish dangerous substances threatening the health of consumers, laying the groundwork for U.S. consumer protection laws and the creation of the Food and Drug Administration.
Director
John Maggio
Writer
Deborah Blum (based on the book by)
Producers
Tom Denison (producer) | John Maggio (producer) | Pavel Muller (producer)
Composer
Gary Lionelli
Cinematographers
Chris Albert (interview director of photography) | Tim Cragg (director of photography) | Jason Longo (interview director of photography) | Stephen McCarthy (interview director of photography) | Sam Russell (interview director of photography)
Editor
Nancy Kennedy
Production Designer
Lucie Amosse
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Status
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Updated Jan 28, 2020
Release date
Jan 28, 2020 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 84 wins & 132 nominations

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