COMING SOON!

Cold Wars: The Zicam Story is a forthcoming biographical thriller film based on the 2025 book of the same name by Dr. Charles B. Hensley. The story follows the unconventional journey of former professor Dr. Charles Hensley and his student, Rob Davidson, as they develop and market the Zicam cold remedy while navigating the high-stakes biotech industry.

Details and Status

The project is currently listed as "Coming Soon" and is being developed as a cinematic adaptation of Hensley's autobiographical account. 

• Genre: Described as a biographical thriller.
• Production: Dr. Charles B. Hensley, who has a background in film and TV production, is closely involved with the project.
• Narrative Style: Reviewers of the source material have compared the story's energy to business-based dramas like The Social Network or The Big Short.
• Screening Information: A special screening was reportedly scheduled for October 20, 2025. 

Story Plot and Themes

The narrative explores the "cold wars" between innovation and established industry giants. 

• Origins: The story begins in the late 1990s at Cleveland Chiropractic College, where Hensley decides to leave academia to launch a biotech startup.
• Development of Zicam: It details the scientific research into zinc's effects on viruses and the subsequent creation of Zicam as a potential "cure" for the common cold.
• Conflict: The plot highlights major hurdles, including investor skepticism, internal partnership conflicts, and intense competition from established products like Cold-EEZE.
• Key Themes: The film focuses on themes of ambition, resilience, and transformation, charting the founders' evolution from "chaos to success".
  
  

Source Material

The film is based on the book:

• Full Title: Cold Wars: The Zicam Story
• Author: Dr. Charles B. Hensley
• Publication Date: April 24, 2025
• Related Works: Hensley has also authored Flu Wars: The Vira 38 Story, which covers his experiences with other viral diseases like SARS.