The Polio Crusade (2009)
A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease
The 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. Based in part on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Polio: An American Story by David Oshinsky, Features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
Director: Sarah Colt
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: February 2, 2009
Cast
- Linda Hunt - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Larry Becker - Self
- Kathryn Black - Self
- Betty Cook Brown - Self
- Anne B. Crockett-Stark - Self
- John M. Johnson - Self
- Samuel L. Katz - Self
- Paul A. Offit - Self
- David M. Oshinsky - Self
- Eleanor Sage - Self
Screenplay
Music: John Kusiak, P. Andrew Willis
Cinematography: Stephen McCarthy
Editing: Randall MacLowry
Production: GBH, Sarah Colt Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
health, disease, vaccine, polio, american experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Polio Crusade about?
- The 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. Based in part on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Polio: An American Story by David Oshinsky, Features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
- Who directed The Polio Crusade?
- The Polio Crusade was directed by Sarah Colt.
- Who stars in The Polio Crusade?
- The Polio Crusade stars Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black, Betty Cook Brown, Anne B. Crockett-Stark, John M. Johnson.
- How long is The Polio Crusade?
- The Polio Crusade has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Polio Crusade?
- The Polio Crusade is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Polio Crusade produced?
- The Polio Crusade was produced in United States of America.