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The Quest

The Quest

7,0 /10 (1 Votes)
1958 EN 36 min

Overview

This short film is a re-enactment of the critical year in Dr. Frederick Banting's life when he discovered insulin for the treatment of diabetes at the University of Toronto. It depicts the odds against which he and his assistant, Charles Best, worked; the scepticism of other doctors and the final victory that gave thousands of diabetics hope for a healthier life.

Release date

01/01/1958

Votes

1

Popularity

0.1

Genres

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

36 min

Website

www.nfb.ca

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