Wormwood
The mysterious death of U.S. scientist Frank Olson, linked to the CIA's MK-Ultra program during the Cold War, is examined through interviews and archival footage.
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The mysterious death of U.S. scientist Frank Olson, linked to the CIA's MK-Ultra program during the Cold War, is examined through interviews and archival footage.
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The mysterious death of U.S. scientist Frank Olson in 1953 is examined through the lens of the CIA's covert MK-Ultra program, which aimed to explore mind control techniques during the Cold War. Directed by Errol Morris, "Wormwood" combines interviews, archival footage, and dramatizations to investigate Olson's involvement in the program and the circumstances surrounding his death. The documentary raises questions about government secrecy, ethics in experimentation, and the impact of trauma on families, particularly focusing on Olson's son, Eric.
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