John Early, World Famous Leper | Odd Salon RESILIENT 4/7
Channel: Odd Salon
Date: 2020-06-10

The story of how an ornery leper scared America’s wealthy into paying for research into Hansen’s disease by defying quarantine and making an unruly, uncomfortable and press-worthy spectacle which raised the profile not only of the disease of leprosy, but the inhumane and antiquated treatment of patients.

Christopher Reeves ~ John Early, World Famous Leper

Odd Salon RESILIENT: Stories of triumph and perseverance, hope, support, and love from times of plague and pandemic. 

Curated by Annetta Black and Tre Balchowsky

Live-streamed on May 26, 2020
Technical Producer: John Adams
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