Behind the Scenes With David Strathairn
Season 21
Episode 1
About the Episode
Learn more about the filming of The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Extras
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Truman and Unity: A Compromise Candidate
The 1944 Democratic Convention focused on who would be nominated for the Vice Presidency.2:07 -
Reagan on Unity: Restoring Trust
Americans doubted that a former Hollywood "B" actor could manage the country.2:06 -
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Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food
During his time at the USDA, Dr. Harvey Wiley grew concerned about food safety and purity.1:04 -
Ruby Ridge: An Inside Look
PBS and American Experience present an inside look at the new film Ruby Ridge.2:00 -
The Poison Squad
Harvey Wiley recruited volunteers to test the effects of chemical preservatives in food.1:13 -
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McCarthyism: Anatomy of an Investigation
McCarthy declared to Congress that scholar Owen Lattimore was a "top Russian spy."5:50 -
Trailer | The Poison Squad | American Experience
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley.0:30 -
Langston Hughes on Trial
Author Langston Hughes was called before Sen. McCarthy’s Subcommittee on Investigations.4:39
