The Polio Crusade(2009)
A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease
The Polio Crusade Synopsis
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.
The Polio Crusade (2009) is a documentary and history film directed by Sarah Colt, released on February 2, 2009 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black and Betty Cook Brown. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah Colt
- Writers:
- Sarah Colt
- Producers:
- Sarah Colt
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen McCarthy
- Production:
- GBH, Sarah Colt Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Polio Crusade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Hunt
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Larry Becker
Larry Becker
as Self
- Kathryn Black
Kathryn Black
as Self
- Betty Cook Brown
Betty Cook Brown
as Self
- Anne B. Crockett-Stark
Anne B. Crockett-Stark
as Self
- John M. Johnson
John M. Johnson
as Self
- Samuel L. Katz
Samuel L. Katz
as Self
- David M. Oshinsky
David M. Oshinsky
as Self
- Eleanor Sage
Eleanor Sage
as Self
- Peter L. Salk
Peter L. Salk
as Self
- John Troan
John Troan
as Self
- Eugene F. Warren
Eugene F. Warren
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Colt, written by Sarah Colt, produced by Sarah Colt.
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The Polio Crusade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Polio Crusade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Polio Crusade online?
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The Polio Crusade (2009) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Polio Crusade?
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The main cast of The Polio Crusade (2009) includes Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black, Betty Cook Brown and Anne B. Crockett-Stark. The film was directed by Sarah Colt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Polio Crusade released?
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The Polio Crusade was released on February 2, 2009 and runs for 55m.
Is The Polio Crusade worth watching?
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The Polio Crusade (2009) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.