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The Forgotten Plague

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2015-02-10

Runtime: 60 mins

Director: Chana Gazit

Writer: Chana Gazit, Sheila Rothman

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary, History

Original title: The Forgotten Plague

Production Companies: GBH

Production Countries: United States of America

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