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201643 minPGdocumentary

Rabid

201643 minPGdocumentary

Three cases reveal how rabies transformed lives: a village attacked by a rabid animal, a town losing children, and a woman saved by medical research.

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Three cases reveal how rabies transformed lives: a village attacked by a rabid animal, a town losing children, and a woman saved by medical research.

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Edward M. Kelahan

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David Serero

David Sererocast

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A village faces danger from a rabid animal, leading to fear and chaos among its residents. In another town, children disappear, leaving families in despair. A young woman undergoes medical experimentation to survive the disease. These three cases illustrate the devastating effects of rabies on individuals and communities. "Rabid," a 43-minute documentary from 2016, tells their stories.

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