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01/01/1959 Documentary 0h 34m
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Overview

A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at advances in the treatment of infectious diseases.

  1. Michael Clarke

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-12-15
Made by the Shell Film Unit, this is quite a fascinating short documentary that illustrates the advances in treatment for a variety of diseases that afflict people the world over. It's largely centred in Africa where the effects of Elephantiasis and Beri Beri are clear to see on a population that's malnourished and reliant on some pretty filthy water supplies, but it also ventures into Asia and even Europe as it demonstrates just how science and in particular antibiotics can combat these debilitating and frequently life-shortening ailments. There's some interesting photography that shows us th...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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