The Poison Squad(2020)
The American people had no idea what they were eating.
The Poison Squad 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.
The Poison Squad (2020) is a documentary and crime film directed by John Maggio, released on January 28, 2020 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Corey Stoll. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Maggio
- Writers:
- Deborah Blum, John Maggio
- Producers:
- Pavel Muller, Dorin Razam-Grunfeld, Susan Bellows
- Production:
- PBS American Experience
- Status:
- Released
The Poison Squad (2020) Trailer
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The Poison Squad Cast & Crew
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Directed by John Maggio, written by Deborah Blum and John Maggio, produced by Pavel Muller, Dorin Razam-Grunfeld and Susan Bellows.
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The Poison Squad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Poison Squad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Poison Squad online?
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The Poison Squad (2020) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Poison Squad?
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The main cast of The Poison Squad (2020) includes Corey Stoll. The film was directed by John Maggio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Poison Squad released?
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The Poison Squad was released on January 28, 2020 and runs for 2h.
Is The Poison Squad worth watching?
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The Poison Squad (2020) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Poison Squad?
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