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A Shot to Save the World

Health-Medical Documentary hosted by Roberta Solomon. It was 1952, and polio had reached outbreak levels in America. There was no known cause, no cure, and no help in sight for parents desperate to protect their children. Our nation's hope was placed in a 33-year-old scientist, working from a basement lab in Pittsburgh. His name was Jonas Salk, and in just a few years, he would bring infantile paralysis to its knees and change the course of medical history. Travel back to a world gripped in fear and see how Dr. Salk, with his dedicated staff, a young charity, and a faithful nation, came together to conquer polio.

English
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network Smithsonian Channel
  • Created April 12, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Roberta Solomon Guest Star