Uncovering a CIA Conspiracy

Documentary of the Week | Dec 22, 2017

Errol Morris’ six-part documentary “Wormwood” investigates the 1953 death of CIA agent Frank Olson, which has been a six-decade obsession for Olson's son Eric. Morris combines interviews and archival footage with dramatic re-enactments featuring the actor Peter Sarsgaard at Frank Olson.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

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