The Forgotten Plague

The Forgotten Plague

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.

US

Made in US

6.5/10

2015

Documentary
History
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Cast

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

As Himself - Narrator (voice)

Andrea Barrett

Andrea Barrett

As Herself - Writer

Andrea Cooper

Andrea Cooper

As Herself - Immunologist

Joanne Curtis

Joanne Curtis

As Herself - TB Survivor

Sherwood Davies

Sherwood Davies

As Himself - TB Survivor

Mary Hotaling

Mary Hotaling

As Herself - Writer

Peter Pringle

Peter Pringle

As Himself - Writer

Sheila Rothman

Sheila Rothman

As Herself - Author, Living in the Shadow of Death

Vivian Schatz

Vivian Schatz

As Herself - Wife

Whitney Seymour Jr.

Whitney Seymour Jr.

As Himself - TB Survivor

John Stoeckle

John Stoeckle

As Himself - TB Survivor

Nancy Tomes

Nancy Tomes

As Herself - Historian

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