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NOVA•Season 29•Episode 6

Bioterror

8.7/10 · 44 votesNov 13, 200155 min

Ranked #1 of 15 in Season 29•+1.2 vs season avg

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The film follows three New York Times reporters as they delve into the murky past of bioweapons research and grapple with the current threat of anthrax and other attacks.

Directed byKirk Wolfinger

Written byMatthew Collins

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Search for a Safe Cigarette

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18 Ways to Make a Baby

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Secrets of the Mind

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Sex: Unknown

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Episode Summary

"Bioterror" is episode 6 of NOVA season 29. It scored 8.7/10 from 44 votes, ranking #1 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Kirk Wolfinger and written by Matthew Collins, it aired on November 13, 2001.

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