The Polio Crusade (2009)

February. 02,2009

7.9

| History Documentary

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.

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Cast

Linda Hunt as Narrator

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Reviews

Ploydsge

2009/02/02

just watch it!

Beystiman

2009/02/03

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Portia Hilton

2009/02/04

Blistering performances.

Gary

2009/02/05

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.