The Forgotten Plague (2015)
• February 10th, 2015 • 1h 0min
Documentary, History
Overview
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.
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