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Deadly Experiments

1995•54m
Documentary

Documentary which exposes the truth of how 'human guinea pigs' were used in government-funded radiation experiments without their knowledge or consent. It uncovers a series of breaches of ethical codes as scientists pursued military, scientific or medical knowledge. Includes archive footage.

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Twenty Twenty Television

Language

EN

Status

Released

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