Film Lens
Sanatorium Hill covers the history of the Arkansas State Sanatorium from 1910 to 1972, where tuberculosis patients were isolated. The film presents personal stories of patients who underwent painful treatments and either recovered or succumbed to the disease. It captures the emotional aftermath of their experiences, focusing on those who survived but were left with lasting trauma.
The documentary provides a stark look at the medical practices of the time, including gruesome operations prescribed by doctors. It emphasizes the harsh realities faced by patients in Booneville, Arkansas, and the impact of isolation on their lives, both during and after their time at the sanatorium.
Why Watch
- •Meet patients from the Arkansas State Sanatorium.
- •Find out about gruesome TB treatments in the early 20th century.
- •See the emotional impact of surviving tuberculosis.
Did You Know
•Arkansas State law mandated TB isolation from 1910 to 1972.
•Some patients returned home free of TB symptoms after treatment.
•Others died from the disease or operations at the sanatorium.
Perfect For
Medical history enthusiastsTuberculosis researchArkansas history buffs