The Forgotten Plague (2015)

  • NR
  • 03/17/2015 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 1h

Overview

Tuberculosis is the deadliest killer in human history, responsible for one in four deaths for almost two centuries. While it shaped medical pursuits, social habits, economic development and public policy, TB and its impact are poorly understood.

Chana Gazit

Director, Writer

Sheila Rothman

Writer

Cast

Michael Murphy's headshot

Michael Murphy

Himself - Narrator (voice)
Andrea Barrett's headshot

Andrea Barrett

Herself - Writer
Andrea Cooper's headshot

Andrea Cooper

Herself - Immunologist
Joanne Curtis's headshot

Joanne Curtis

Herself - TB Survivor
Sherwood Davies's headshot

Sherwood Davies

Himself - TB Survivor
Mary Hotaling's headshot

Mary Hotaling

Herself - Writer
Peter Pringle's headshot

Peter Pringle

Himself - Writer
Sheila Rothman's headshot

Sheila Rothman

Herself - Author, Living in the Shadow of Death

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