The Anthrax Files
Synopsis
In the fall of 2001 envelopes carrying deadly Anthrax were delivered to U.S. Senate offices, network news divisions, and a tabloid newspaper. Five people were killed, many more infected and the nation was terrorized. Seven years later, after mistakenly pursuing one suspect, the most expensive and complex investigation ever undertaken by the FBI ended when they identified Army scientist Dr. Bruce Ivins as the sole perpetrator of the attacks — after Ivins had taken his own life. Now, new questions are being raised about the FBI’s investigative methods and whether Ivins really did it. FRONTLINE, in a co-production with ProPublica, and McClatchy Newspapers, takes a hard look at the FBI’s investigation of the country’s most notorious act of bioterrorism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Original Title
- The Anthrax Files
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
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What is The Anthrax Files about?
In the fall of 2001 envelopes carrying deadly Anthrax were delivered to U.S. Senate offices, network news divisions, and a tabloid newspaper. Five people were killed, many more infected and the nation was terrorized. Seven years later, after mistakenly pursuing one suspect, the most expensive and complex investigation ever undertaken by the FBI ended when they identified Army scientist Dr. Bruce Ivins as the sole perpetrator of the attacks — after Ivins had taken his own life. Now, new questions are being raised about the FBI’s investigative methods and whether Ivins really did it. FRONTLINE, in a co-production with ProPublica, and McClatchy Newspapers, takes a hard look at the FBI’s investigation of the country’s most notorious act of bioterrorism.
Who directed The Anthrax Files?
The Anthrax Files was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in The Anthrax Files?
The principal cast of The Anthrax Files includes Will Lyman, Peter Haydu, Arun Rath.
When was The Anthrax Files released and how long is it?
The Anthrax Files was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 54m.