The boy in the bubble / an Ark Media film for American experience in association with Channel 4 ; WGBH Boston ; produced and directed by Barak Goodman and John Maggio ; written by Barak Goodman.
Examines the case of David Vetter who when diagnosed with a severe immunodeficiency disorder was ordered by doctors to live inside a plastic enclosure, to become the world famous "bubble boy." Raises questions concerning the course of treatment.
| Uniform Title: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials. |
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| Language: | English |
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English |
| Language and/or Writing System: |
Closed-captioned in English. |
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[Alexandria, Va.] :
PBS Home Video,
[2006], ©2006.
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| Edition: | Widescreen. |
| Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
Contents:
- Taking a chance
- A germ-free birth
- Fighting SCID
- Learning from David
- Living in isolation
- David's mobile suit
- Emotional troubles
- David's legacy
- Credits.
- Special feature: Gallery: David Vetter's spacesuit.