The Polio Crusade
A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease
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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
Self - Narrator (voice)
Larry Becker
Self
Kathryn Black
Self
Betty Cook Brown
Self
Anne B. Crockett-Stark
Self
John M. Johnson
Self
Samuel L. Katz
Self
Paul A. Offit
Self
David M. Oshinsky
Self
Eleanor Sage
Self
Peter L. Salk
Self
John Troan
Self
Eugene F. Warren
Self
Julius Youngner
Self
Judy Garland
Archive Footage (from March of Dimes)
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is The Polio Crusade (2009) about?
The Polio Crusade is a 2009 documentary, history film with a runtime of 0h 55m. Directed by Sarah Colt. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch The Polio Crusade?
The Polio Crusade may be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or others. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for current availability in your region.
▸Who directed The Polio Crusade?
The Polio Crusade was directed by Sarah Colt.
