The Polio Crusade

The Polio Crusade

This film interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease. The Polio Crusade features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
IMDb 7.9/10200953min
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IMDb 7.9/10200953min
Cast: Linda Hunt
7+
The Polio Crusade
DocumentaryHeavyInspiring
IMDb 7.9/10200953min
This film interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease. The Polio Crusade features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Sarah Colt
Producers
Sharon GrimbergMark SamelsSarah Colt
Cast
Linda Hunt
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
7+
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
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