Triumph at Carville a Tale of Leprosy in America (2005)
55 min
A little-known facet of American history comes to life in this fascinating account of Carville, La., a former plantation made over into a community established for victims of leprosy from around the world. Featuring rare photographs as well as recent interviews, the program takes you inside the daily workings of one of the most intriguing medical establishments this nation has ever seen.
- Release date
- January 1, 2005
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Bela Fleck
Cast
- Dorothy Bachelot as Self - Daughters of Charity
- Mary Bailey as Self - Patient
- Anne Harmon Brett as Self - Daughter of Patient
- James Carville as Self
- Ronald Conner as Self - Theologian
- Mary Ruth Daigle as Self - Patient
- Emanuel Faria as Self - Patient
- Marcia Gaudet as Self - Author
Crew
- Tallulah Bankhead · Archive footage
- Guy Faget · Archive footage
- John Wilhelm · Director
- Sally Squires · Writer
- John Wilhelm · Writer
- Sally Squires · Producer
- Bela Fleck · Composer
- Allen Moore · Cinematographer
- Barbara Ballow · Editor