"The Shot Felt 'Round the World," a documentary
"Sometimes people don't even know what polio is... and that, on some level, is gratifying."-Jonas Salk.
Join us for a showing of the documentary film, "The Shot Felt 'Round the World," about the work of Dr. Jonas Salk in developing a vaccine against polio. This film, written and directed by Tjardus Greidanus, and produced by Laura Davis and Carl Kurlander, has been accorded broadcasting's Cine Golden Eagle Award for excellence in science and technology.
Dr. Salk's sons, Dr. Jonathan Salk of Los Angeles, and Dr. Peter Salk '65 of La Jolla, will be present for the Q&A after the showing of the film.
Click here for more details about the film.
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM reception with hors d'oeuvres; 7:00 PM showing of film; 8:15 PM Q&A
Location: Writers' Guild of America West, 7000 West Third Street, Los Angeles 90048
Cost: $20 per person (Parking is indoor and free)
Contact: Diana Farnsworth, dvf@farnsworthmd.com