Ben Spock, Baby Doctor

Ben Spock, Baby Doctor

Directed by Robert Richter
PBS "Nova" biography of famed pediatrician, author and peace activist, narrated by Jane Alexander
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Overview

Genre
Biography, Culture, Anthropology, Human Interest, and Social Issues
Synopsis

The life, times and pediatric pioneering of one of the 20th century's most important figures, a genuine American folk hero.

Treatment
Show treatment
Stage
finished
Running time
56 minutes

Credits

  • Robert Richter ... Director, Producer, Writer
  • Burleigh Wartes ... Cinematographer
  • Nick Kaufman ... Editor
  • Paula Apsell ... Executive Producer

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Richter Productions, Inc.
Years of Production
1987-97
Locations
British V.I., New Haven CT, New York NY, Cleveland OH, Camden ME
Prod. Partners
"Nova"

Distribution Details

Release year
1999
Awards
*Awards: National Council on Family Relations, National Educational Film & Video Festival
Broadcast (Prod.)
PBS
Language
English

Photos

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