The ringworm's children
"In the early 1950's, approximately 100,000 immigrant children, primarily from North Africa, received x-ray radiation treatment for ringworm upon their arrival in Israel. At the time, the medical establishment thought ringworm was a grave danger to public health. It was later discovered that these treatments caused high rates of infertility, cancer and death. This tragic affair was hidden from the public-- until now. Through exhaustive research and testimonies of survivors, this emotional documentary illustrates how stereotyping immigrants can have horrific consequences"--Container
DVD Video, Hebrew, ©2005
Casque d'Or Films, [W. Hollywood, Calif.], ©2005