The Shot Felt 'Round The World
“An inspiring story about Jonas Salk and his team as they develop the first polio vaccine.”
Synopsis
The story of how a community and a nation, boldly led by a young Dr. Jonas Salk and his research team at the University of Pittsburgh, came together in the early 1950's to defeat polio, the most feared disease of the 20th century. By highlighting the stories of the unsung heroes who waged war with Salk and his team against the 'summer plague,' the documentary does what no other film on the subject has - it reveals the story from the insiders' point of view and gives audiences hope that the spirit of cooperation which spurred the development of the Salk polio vaccine could be a model for solving contemporary problems.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tjardus Greidanus
- Original Title
- The Shot Felt 'Round The World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tjardus Greidanus
Department Leadership Roster
Tjardus Greidanus
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shot Felt 'Round The World
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What is The Shot Felt 'Round The World about?
The story of how a community and a nation, boldly led by a young Dr. Jonas Salk and his research team at the University of Pittsburgh, came together in the early 1950's to defeat polio, the most feared disease of the 20th century. By highlighting the stories of the unsung heroes who waged war with Salk and his team against the 'summer plague,' the documentary does what no other film on the subject has - it reveals the story from the insiders' point of view and gives audiences hope that the spirit of cooperation which spurred the development of the Salk polio vaccine could be a model for solving contemporary problems.
Who directed The Shot Felt 'Round The World?
The Shot Felt 'Round The World was directed by Tjardus Greidanus.
Who stars in The Shot Felt 'Round The World?
The principal cast of The Shot Felt 'Round The World includes Not specified.
When was The Shot Felt 'Round The World released and how long is it?
The Shot Felt 'Round The World was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 7m.