American Experience : The Poisoner's Handbook (2014)
Directed by Rob Rapley
Genres - Crime, Historical Film, Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Law & Crime, Social History |
Run Time - 117 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
The story of New York City's first medical examiner, Charles Norris (1867-1935), and his chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler (1883-1968), who pioneered the use of forensic science to explain violent and suspicious deaths. Included: remarks from renowned medical examiners Marcella Fierro and Michael Baden; and author Deborah Blum ("The Poisoner's Handbook"). Oliver Platt narrates.
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crime, medical, science
