Wormwood (2017)

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Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
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In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.

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Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
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Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.

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Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
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One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.

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Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
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A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.

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Chapter 5: Honorable Men
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Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.

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Chapter 6: Remember Me
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Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.

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