A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America
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Nina Gilden Seavey
Olympia Dukakis
Reuben Aaronson
Stephen Chodorov
Paul Christianson
Malvina Anderson Martin
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The story of polio's rise to epidemic proportions in 1916 and its eventual eradication through vaccines in the 1950's. The documentary examines America's haunting fear of the disease it could not contain and tells the story of America's transcendence from that fear. The film crew traveled across America interviewing polio survivors, parents, doctors, physical therapists, journalists, and everyday citizens who have been affected by the disease. Featuring thousands of photographs and films from the 'March of Dimes' archives, the documentary presents authentic images from the American polio era which had been in storage for more than 35 years.
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Nina Gilden Seavey
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Recipient of the 1998 Golden Apple award presented by the National Media Network for outstanding achievement in filmmaking.
Released in United States on Video February 22, 2005
Released in United States Spring March 4, 1998
Broadcast in USA over PBS October 5, 1998.
Released in United States on Video February 22, 2005
Released in United States Spring March 4, 1998
