Spiked: The Hunt For The Origin Of Covid-19
SPIKED tells the inside story of one of humanity’s biggest and most pressing mysteries: the debate over the origins of COVID-19. Unfolding like true crime, this detective story takes us deep into clashing conspiracy theories and partisanship, while exposing the dangers posed by experiments regularly taking place in the world’s biolabs. With high-profile access to major politicians, leading virologists and investigative journalists, SPIKED is the first premium documentary to unpick the story from all sides. This is the twisting, revelatory and definitive account, separating the buzz and the bogus to leave audiences with important questions: Who can we trust? Are we safe? Was there a cover-up? Will we ever know the truth? SPIKED is a global story with global appeal.
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Duration: 1 x 90' 4K
Resolution: HD
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Genre: Documentary, Factual Entertainment & Formats, Science & Health
Tags: Science, Health, Investigation
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Producer: On Ten Productions
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