HBO Documentary « Professeur Raoult vs le Gang des cerises » Examines Media Frenzy Around Didier Raoult and Chloroquine

HBO has released a new documentary series titled « Professeur Raoult vs le Gang des cerises », which explores the media frenzy surrounding microbiologist Didier Raoult and his promotion of a chloroquine-based "miracle" treatment for Covid-19. The series, described as truculent, focuses on the improbable and potty-humored battle against scientific fraud and imposture. It revisits the intense media attention that Raoult received during the pandemic, particularly his advocacy for hydroxychloroquine as a cure for the virus. The documentary is available on HBO and was covered by Le Monde on September 17, 2026. The title references a group called "le Gang des cerises," though further details about this group are not provided in the source. The series appears to critique both Raoult's claims and the broader phenomenon of scientific misinformation. No additional information about the filmmakers, interviewees, or specific events covered in the series is available in the source material.