Neil Halloran's latest documentary, The Plea, chronicles the journey of smallpox from a deadly infectious disease to an eradicated threat. Using data visualization and historical context, the film reveals the devastating impact of smallpox, which once killed a significant portion of children in various cultures. Halloran emphasizes the global cooperation and empathy that contributed to this public health triumph, avoiding contemporary political issues while advocating for unity in tackling global health crises. Through this narrative, he highlights how collective action can lead to groundbreaking achievements in improving human life.
In his latest work, The Plea, Halloran explores how smallpox went from perhaps the deadliest infectious disease in human history to a fading memory.
Halloran highlights how smallpox has transformed from one of the greatest sources of human suffering to 'one of humanity's great triumphs'.
The piece steers clear of contemporary politics, focusing instead on the importance of empathy and cooperation in achieving global health.
Halloran tells the largely forgotten story of how a worldwide effort led to the eradication of a disease that had, in some civilisations, caused nearly a third of children to die before adulthood.
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