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Synopsis
Up to 20,000 babies worldwide were born with severe deformities due to thalidomide, a drug linked to the worst drug disaster in history.
Synopsis
Linda Schula Hillan gave birth to her son in Hamburg, Germany, in 1961. The child was born with severe deformities linked to thalidomide, a drug that had been marketed as safe for pregnant women. The documentary recounts the origins of the thalidomide tragedy, beginning with its introduction in 1956 by the German company Grünenthal. It follows the struggles of survivors like Niko von Glasow, who confront the ongoing effects of the drug and the lack of accountability from the pharmaceutical industry.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how thalidomide affected families like Linda's.
- Find out why Grunenthal ignored early warning signs.
- Meet the parents fighting for justice decades later.
Did You Know
- The thalidomide disaster affected over 46 countries.
- Up to 20,000 deformed babies were born worldwide due to thalidomide.
- Linda Schula Hillan gave birth to her son with deformities in 1961.
- The first victim of thalidomide was born on Christmas Day 1956.
- Grunenthal launched thalidomide on the German market nine months after the first deformed baby was born.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What drug caused the birth of deformed babies in the 1960s?
Thalidomide, developed by the drug company Grunenthal, caused the birth of deformed babies starting in 1956.
How many countries were affected by the thalidomide disaster?
The worst drug disaster in history spread through more than 46 countries.
What was the estimated number of deformed babies born worldwide due to thalidomide?
Up to 20,000 badly deformed babies were born worldwide as a result of thalidomide.
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