One Against the World

One Against the World

NR 1939 · 11 min · ★ 8.0 · History

This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

Directed by Fred Zinnemann · Written by Doane R. Hoag

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