Revisionist History The Basement Tapes
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Aug 17, 2017 A forgotten nutrition study resurfaces from a box of old tapes, reopening a mystery about vegetable oils, saturated fats, and heart health. At its center is a son confronting research that challenges his father’s beliefs, and the tender question of what we owe the people who raised us.
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The Basement Call
- Robert France received a call about potential research data in his father's basement.
- His father, Ivan Franz Jr., had meticulously saved every document, making the basement cluttered.
Basement Search
- Robert France meticulously searched his father's basement for specific research files.
- After multiple attempts, he discovered a crucial box in a back corner.
Ivan France Jr.'s Life
- Ivan France Jr. was a meticulous researcher who kept detailed records of his work.
- He chose a career in medicine over playing clarinet on a cruise ship.