Wormwood

Wormwood (2017)

EndedDocumentary showDrama, Crime

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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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Chapter 6: Remember MeDec 15, 2017
S01E05Chapter 5: Honorable MenDec 15, 2017
S01E04Chapter 4: Opening the LidDec 15, 2017
S01E03Chapter 3: The Forbidden ThresholdDec 15, 2017
S01E02Chapter 2: A Terrible MistakeDec 15, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Wormwood premiere?

Wormwood premiered on December 15, 2017.

Who directed Wormwood?

Errol Morris directed Wormwood.

Who is the protagonist of Wormwood?

The protagonist of Wormwood is Eric Olson.

What is the genre of Wormwood?

Wormwood is a documentary series that blends drama, suspense, and investigative journalism.

What is the storyline of Wormwood?

Wormwood tells the story of the mysterious death of military scientist Frank Olson in 1953 and the government cover-up that followed.

Who plays Frank Olson in Wormwood?

Peter Sarsgaard portrays Frank Olson in Wormwood through reenactments and archival footage.

What is the plot of the first episode of Wormwood?

The first episode of Wormwood, "Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed", explores the events leading up to Frank Olson's supposed suicide in 1953.

What is the name of the secret CIA program mentioned in Wormwood?

The secret CIA program mentioned in Wormwood is called MK-Ultra.

How were the interviews in Wormwood filmed?

The Wormwood interviews were filmed with a custom-built Interrotron, a camera device that allows the interviewee to make direct eye contact with the interviewer while still looking into the camera lens.

What is the significance of the title "Wormwood"?

"Wormwood" is a biblical reference to a bitter herb, often associated with suffering, judgment, and the end of the world. It is also a nod to the code name of a CIA project mentioned in the series.

What is the connection between Wormwood and the filmmaker's previous works?

Like many of his previous documentaries, Errol Morris uses Wormwood to explore themes of truth, memory, and the blurred lines between documentary and fiction.

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