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Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease

Synopsis

From an infant who wound up in the ICU to a surfer who had to relearn to walk and talk after the parasite crept into his nervous system, the documentary gives an eye-opening look into the potentially catastrophic consequences of Rat Lungworm disease shared through several accounts from Hawaiʻi residents on their battles with the parasite.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James W. O’Keeffe
Screenplay & Story
Liz Mitchell
Original Score
Cameron Michael Parkes
Original Title
Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease
Country of Origin
United States of America
Release Date
17/11/2022
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
53m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James W. O’Keeffe

Screenplay & Story

Liz Mitchell

Original Score & Music

Cameron Michael Parkes

Film Editing

Susan Hoskins

Producers

Dr. Claire Panosian Dunavan

Department Leadership Roster

Dr. Claire Panosian Dunavan

Producer

James W. O’Keeffe

Director

Susan Hoskins

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease about?

From an infant who wound up in the ICU to a surfer who had to relearn to walk and talk after the parasite crept into his nervous system, the documentary gives an eye-opening look into the potentially catastrophic consequences of Rat Lungworm disease shared through several accounts from Hawaiʻi residents on their battles with the parasite.

Who directed Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease?

Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease was directed by James W. O’Keeffe.

Who stars in Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease?

The principal cast of Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease includes Not specified.

When was Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease released and how long is it?

Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 53m.

Who composed the musical score for Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease was composed by Cameron Michael Parkes.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease?

Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).