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The Trick

The story of Philip Jones, a renowned professor and director of climate research, who became the center of an international media frenzy and a target of cyberterrorism.

The film dramatizes a specific incident in 2009 involving climate scientist Phil Jones, the Director of the Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia. His computer system is hacked, and sensitive emails are published online, suggesting that Jones may have falsified data to emphasize global warming. The incident sparks a Scotland Yard investigation and a public relations campaign to repair Jones' reputation, which is damaged by the scandal.

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Info about The Trick

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Oct 18, 2021

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Thriller, Biography