A Fight to the Finish: Stories of Polio (2001)

A Fight to the Finish: Stories of Polio (2001)


  • Release Date: 01/19/2001
  • Rating: Not Yet Rated
  • Runtime: 1 hr 30 mins
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  • Director: Ken Mandel
  • Cast: Not Yet Available


Synopsis

A documentary exploring the mid-20th century battle against polio, a childhood disease that permanently crippled millions of children. Tracing the history of polio from the first World War I outbreaks to the life-saving efforts of scientists Jonas Salk and Edward Sabin, the documentary includes extensive historical footage and interviews with such polio survivors as writer Todd Gitlin and editor Ben Bradlee.

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