Sep. 08, 2022|94 Min.
Genre: Documentary
Description: **The Anthrax Attacks (2022) Movie: A Gripping Tale of Bioterrorism**
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the United States faced another wave of terror when letters laced with deadly anthrax spores were sent to news organizations and two U.S. senators. These bioterrorist attacks claimed five lives and left at least 17 others seriously ill. In 2010, the Federal Bureau of Investigation closed the case, concluding that Bruce E. Ivins, an Army biodefense expert, was the perpetrator. Ivins took his own life in 2008 as authorities prepared to indict him.
In *The Anthrax Attacks*, director Dan Krauss (known for the 2014 documentary *The Kill Team*) delves into the investigation surrounding these events. The film combines traditional documentary elements—such as interviews with scientists, former FBI agents, victims, and family members—with dramatic reenactments. Actor Clark Gregg portrays Dr. Ivins, and the dialogue is based directly on Ivins’s emails.
The documentary portrays Ivins as a central figure, highlighting his peculiar behavior, his lab activities during critical moments, and his access to incriminating evidence. However, it also points out that the evidence against him was largely circumstantial, leaving questions about his direct involvement in the mailings. The film challenges viewers by initially framing Ivins as the obvious suspect, only to cast doubt toward the end, particularly referencing a 2011 report that questioned the scientific evidence.
*The Anthrax Attacks* offers a compelling exploration of a dark chapter in American history, blending factual storytelling with thought-provoking insights.
Cast director: Dan Krauss
Cast actor: Clark Gregg
Original name: The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11