The film examines the case of artist and professor Steve Kurtz, a member of the Critical Art Ensemble (CAE). The work of Kurtz and other CAE members dealt with genetically modified food and other issues of science and public policy. After his wife, Hope, died of heart failure, paramedics arrived and became suspicious when they noticed petri dishes and other scientific equipment related to Kurtz's art in his home. They summoned the FBI, who detained Kurtz within hours on suspicion of bioterrorism.
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Writer, Director
Tilda Swinton
Hope Kurtz
Thomas Jay Ryan
Steve Kurtz
Josh Kornbluth
Self
Peter Coyote
Self
Steve Kurtz
Self
Shoresh Alaudini
Loren
Cassie Powell
Lise
Jakob Bokulich
FBI Agent
Gregg Bordowitz
Self - Artist / CAE Defense Fund
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