A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America

Olympia Dukakis Director: Nina Gilden Seavey

Overview

This film goes beyond informing viewers about the physical consequences of polio. Noted actress Olympia Dukakis narrates in between interviews with polio survivors, their relatives, and physicians all across America. There's also a segment showing a massive inoculation of children in India. Much of the featured footage comes from the March of Dimes' archives. This film makes it clear that by refusing to review what happened with polio in the past, the chances increase that we may be unprepared for any future problems.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/22/2005
UPC:	0720229911382
Original Release:	1998
Source:	First Run Features
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00

Special Features

Three minidocs on epidemic disease; Biographies; History of polio timeline; Archival photo gallery

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Olympia Dukakis	Narrator,Narrator
Paul Christianson	Composer

Technical Credits

Nina Gilden Seavey

Nina Gilden Seavey	Producer,Screenwriter,Director
Paul Wagner	Producer