The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11

This documentary examines the panic and deaths caused by letters containing lethal anthrax spores sent across the United States shortly after the September 11 attacks. It details one of the largest and most complex FBI investigations in law enforcement history, tracing the biological attacks that left five people dead and at least 17 others ill. The narrative explores themes of paranoia and obsession within the context of the war on terror, focusing on the scientific search for the source of the poison and the investigation into a biodefense specialist.

Written and directed by Dan Krauss, this 2022 production from the BBC Studios Science Unit is the second film in the director's career, following The Kill Team and preceding Bodyguard of Lies. The cast includes Clark Gregg, Regan Burns, Brigitte Kali Canales, Tongayi Chirisa, Peri Gilpin, and Chris Johnson. The film has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a 6.3 rating on IMDb based on 2,500 votes and a 6.7 rating on TMDB from 43 votes.