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The Polio Crusade

The Polio Crusade

2009
Movie
55 min
0.0 / 10
Documentary
History

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

Subscription

Cast

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

Self - Narrator (voice)

Larry Becker

Larry Becker

Self

Kathryn Black

Kathryn Black

Self

Betty Cook Brown

Betty Cook Brown

Self

Anne B. Crockett-Stark

Anne B. Crockett-Stark

Self

John M. Johnson

John M. Johnson

Self

Samuel L. Katz

Samuel L. Katz

Self

Paul A. Offit

Paul A. Offit

Self

David M. Oshinsky

David M. Oshinsky

Self

Eleanor Sage

Eleanor Sage

Self

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Polio Crusade

Where can I watch The Polio Crusade?

You can watch The Polio Crusade on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

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The Polio Crusade is not currently playing in theaters. It has either finished its theatrical run or was released exclusively for digital platforms.