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The Resource The poison squad, American Experience Films ; written and directed by John Maggio ; produced by John Maggio and Tom Denison ; an Ark Media production for American Experience

The poison squad, American Experience Films ; written and directed by John Maggio ; produced by John Maggio and Tom Denison ; an Ark Media production for American Experience

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By the close of the Industrial Revolution, the American food supply was tainted--by frauds, fakes, and legions of new, untested chemicals--all threatening the health of consumers across the country. Based on the critically acclaimed book by Deborah Blum, it tells the story of crusading government chemist Harvey Washington Wiley, the man who led the pure food movement against the food manufacturing industry in the early years of the twentieth century, embarking upon a series of bold and controversial trials on twelve subjects--who would become known as the "Poison Squad." Wiley's experiments and tireless advocacy laid the groundwork for the United States' consumer protection laws, and ultimately the creation of the FDA
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (110 min.)
Note
  • Originally broadcast on television in 2020
  • Based on the book: 'The Poison Squad' by Deborah Blum
  • Widescreen (16x9)
Isbn
9781531711696
Instance
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The poison squad
Title
The poison squad
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American Experience Films ; written and directed by John Maggio ; produced by John Maggio and Tom Denison ; an Ark Media production for American Experience
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Language
eng
Summary
By the close of the Industrial Revolution, the American food supply was tainted--by frauds, fakes, and legions of new, untested chemicals--all threatening the health of consumers across the country. Based on the critically acclaimed book by Deborah Blum, it tells the story of crusading government chemist Harvey Washington Wiley, the man who led the pure food movement against the food manufacturing industry in the early years of the twentieth century, embarking upon a series of bold and controversial trials on twelve subjects--who would become known as the "Poison Squad." Wiley's experiments and tireless advocacy laid the groundwork for the United States' consumer protection laws, and ultimately the creation of the FDA
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Dewey number
363.19/26
Intended audience
  • Grades 9-12
  • Not rated
LC call number
TX537
LC item number
.A44 2020
PerformerNote
Corey Stoll, narrator
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1976-
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  • Maggio, John
  • Denison, Tom
  • Stoll, Corey
  • Blum, Deborah
  • Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
  • PBS Distribution (Firm)
  • Ark Media (Firm)
Runtime
110
Series statement
American experience
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  • Food adulteration and inspection
  • Food additives
  • Food
  • Food
  • Consumer protection
  • United States
Technique
live action
Label
The poison squad, American Experience Films ; written and directed by John Maggio ; produced by John Maggio and Tom Denison ; an Ark Media production for American Experience
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally broadcast on television in 2020
  • Based on the book: 'The Poison Squad' by Deborah Blum
  • Widescreen (16x9)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (110 min.)
Isbn
9781531711696
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
841887043441
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
AE61902
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)1131864928
System details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16x9)
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The poison squad, American Experience Films ; written and directed by John Maggio ; produced by John Maggio and Tom Denison ; an Ark Media production for American Experience
Publication
Note
  • Originally broadcast on television in 2020
  • Based on the book: 'The Poison Squad' by Deborah Blum
  • Widescreen (16x9)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (110 min.)
Isbn
9781531711696
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
841887043441
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
AE61902
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)1131864928
System details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16x9)
Video recording format
DVD

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