Edition |
Wide screen. |
Description |
1 DVD (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround |
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laser optical, NTSC |
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video file DVD video Region 1 rda |
Note |
"Based in part on the book The poisoner's handbook by Deborah Blum." |
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Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience. |
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"American experience is a production of WGBH." |
Credits |
Edited by Don Kleszy ; cinematography by Tim Cragg ; music, Nathan Halpern. |
Performer |
Narrated by Oliver Platt ; featured expert, Deborah Blum. |
Event |
Originally broadcast by PBS Jan. 7, 2014. |
Summary |
Tells the story of the dawn of forensic investigation, focusing on a number of cases of death by poisoning as well as accidental death by exposure to deadly chemicals. Examines the pioneering efforts of New York's first medical examiner Charles Norris and his assistant, toxicologist Alexander Gettler. |
Audience |
TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround. |
Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
Subject |
Norris, Charles, 1867-1935. |
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Gettler, Alexander, 1883-1968. |
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Norris, Charles, 1867-1935.
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Gettler, Alexander, 1883-1968.
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New York (N.Y.). Office of Chief Medical Examiner. |
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New York (N.Y.). Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
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Forensic Toxicology -- history -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films. |
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History, 20th Century -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films. |
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Poisoning -- history -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films. |
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Chemistry, Forensic -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Forensic toxicology -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
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Medical examiners (Law) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
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Toxicologists -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
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Poisoning -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
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Genre/Form |
Medical television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Rapley, Rob, director, producer, screenwriter.
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Ferrari, Michelle, screenwriter.
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Platt, Oliver, narrator.
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Blum, Deborah, 1954- commentator.
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Blum, Deborah, 1954-
Poisoner's handbook.
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Apograph Productions, production company.
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American Experience Films, presenter.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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Note |
Title on container: Poisoner's handbook : killer chemistry |
Added Title |
American experience (Television program)
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ISBN |
9781608830381 |
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1608830381 |
Standard No. |
841887020404 |
Music No. |
POIH601 PBS |