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  • American Experience The Lie Detector (Season 35, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History

American Experience

The Lie Detector (Season 35, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Discover the story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern police work, seized headlines and was extolled as an infallible crime-fighting tool. A tale of good intentions, twisted morals and unintended ...See moreDiscover the story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern police work, seized headlines and was extolled as an infallible crime-fighting tool. A tale of good intentions, twisted morals and unintended consequences. Written by American Experience on PBS See less
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Director
Rob Rapley (directed by)
Writer
Rob Rapley
Composer
Tom Phillips
Editor
Omry Maoz
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Updated Jan 3, 2023
Release date
Jan 3, 2023 (United States)
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Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 84 wins & 123 nominations

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