Dance, Little Children

Dance, Little Children

NR 1961 · 20 min · ★ 3.7 · Drama

This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people. When local officials turn to the state health department for help, a field investigator steps in to trace the infection, interview those at risk, and ensure testing and treatment. Directed by Herk Harvey (later of Carnival of Souls), the film mixes education with stark warnings: after all, one bad date can change everything.

Directed by Herk Harvey · Written by Margaret Travis

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