The Poison Squad
“The American people had no idea what they were eating.”
Synopsis
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.
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Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food | The Poison Squad | American Experience | PBSOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-01-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
PBS "American Experience" series
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Maggio
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Blum, John Maggio
- Original Title
- The Poison Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maggio
Deborah Blum, John Maggio
John Maggio, Dorin Razam-Grunfeld, Susan Bellows, Tom Denison, Pavel Muller
Department Leadership Roster
John Maggio
Producer
Dorin Razam-Grunfeld
Producer
John Maggio
Writer
Susan Bellows
Producer
Tom Denison
Producer
Pavel Muller
Producer
John Maggio
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Poison Squad
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What is The Poison Squad about?
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.
Who directed The Poison Squad?
The Poison Squad was directed by John Maggio.
Who stars in The Poison Squad?
The principal cast of The Poison Squad includes Corey Stoll.
When was The Poison Squad released and how long is it?
The Poison Squad was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is The Poison Squad based on a book or true story?
The Poison Squad is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Deborah Blum".