The Forgotten Plague
2015 · Movie · 52 min · ★ 6.5
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.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
< 1 hour to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-02-10
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 52 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (4 votes)
Themes
- medicine
- illness
- tuberculosis
- woman director
- usa history
- american experience
Cast & crew
Michael Murphy
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
- AB
Andrea Barrett
as Herself - Writer
- AC
Andrea Cooper
as Herself - Immunologist
- JC
Joanne Curtis
as Herself - TB Survivor
- SD
Sherwood Davies
as Himself - TB Survivor
- MH
Mary Hotaling
as Herself - Writer
- PP
Peter Pringle
as Himself - Writer
- SR
Sheila Rothman
as Herself - Author, Living in the Shadow of Death
- VS
Vivian Schatz
as Herself - Wife
- WJ
Whitney Seymour Jr.
as Himself - TB Survivor
Directed by Chana Gazit