We Heard the Bells - The Influenza of 1918

We Heard the Bells - The Influenza of 1918 - Tracing the shadows of the 1918 flu pandemic

This compelling documentary connects the haunting experiences of marginalized survivors from the 1918 flu pandemic with the relentless quest of contemporary scientists seeking to unravel its mysteries. Through a historical journey from a 1951 Alaskan expedition aimed at uncovering viral secrets in permafrost-entombed bodies to the cutting-edge work of today's epidemiologists, the film explores pivotal questions about the pandemic's devastating impact, particularly on young adults, and its origins. It underscores the critical importance of understanding the past to safeguard the future against similar flu pandemics, highlighting ongoing research that strives to avert such global health crises.