American Experience: The Poisoner's Handbook

Rob Rapley

Overview

The story of New York City's first medical examiner, Charles Norris (1867-1935), and his chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler (1883-1968), who pioneered the use of forensic science to explain violent and suspicious deaths. Included: remarks from renowned medical examiners Marcella Fierro and Michael Baden; and author Deborah Blum ("The Poisoner's Handbook"). Oliver Platt narrates.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/04/2014
UPC:	0841887020404
Original Release:	2014
Rating:	NR
Source:	Pbs (Direct)
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Language:	English
Time:	2:00:00
Sales rank:	50,359

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Oliver Platt	Narrator,Narrator
Nathan Halpern	Composer

Technical Credits

Rob Rapley	Director,Producer
Mark Samels	Executive Producer