A Fight to the Finish: Stories of Polio
NR, 85 min. Directed by Ken Mandel.
REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Tue., Nov. 21, 2000
With this Austin screening, this new documentary launches a statewide polio-awareness campaign called the Texas Tour. The film chronicles the story of America's battle against this disease, features commentary from well-known polio survivors such as Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee, and visits with doctors, therapists, and researchers in the field.
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A Fight to the Finish: Stories of Polio, Ken Mandel