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In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
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- 01
Chapter 4: Opening the LidA 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. - 02
Chapter 6: Remember MeThanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men. - 03
Chapter 2: A Terrible MistakeAmid 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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Season01
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Chapter 1: Suicide RevealedDecember 15, 2017In 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 exp - S01E02Chapter 2: A Terrible MistakeDecember 15, 2017Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional
- S01E03
Chapter 3: The Forbidden ThresholdDecember 15, 2017One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018 - S01E04Season's bestChapter 4: Opening the LidDecember 15, 2017A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling ne
- S01E05
Chapter 5: Honorable MenDecember 15, 2017Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure. - S01E06Chapter 6: Remember MeDecember 15, 2017Thanks 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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