PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelThe Polio Crusade (2009) is a documentary, history title in English. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch The Polio Crusade online in HD. A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease
The Polio Crusade — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Sarah Colt
- Starring: Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black, Betty Cook Brown, Anne B. Crockett-Stark, John M. Johnson, Samuel L. Katz, David M. Oshinsky
The Polio Crusade — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2009-02-02 |
| Runtime | 55 min |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
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 …
Who directed The Polio Crusade? Sarah Colt.
Who stars in The Polio Crusade? Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black, Betty Cook Brown, Anne B. Crockett-Stark, John M. Johnson, Samuel L. Katz, David M. Oshinsky.
Where can I watch The Polio Crusade? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
