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About The True Story of the Unabomber

Explore the strange life of Theodore Kaczynski, the college math professor who dropped out of his career, holed up in a one-room shack in Montana, and sent deadly mail bombs to victims around the country, ultimately becoming known as the Unabomber. Director: Rob Cousineau

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Title
The True Story of the Unabomber
Category
Society
Runtime
42 minutes
Language
English

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