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.
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Directors

Sarah Colt

Producers

Sharon GrimbergMark SamelsSarah Colt

Cast

Linda Hunt

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PBS
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