This is a fascinating film about syphilis made in the thick of World War II. Its unusual in its level handedness: the film is full of reasonable discussion and openness. This era in American history was infamous for its sweeping under the rug of any unpleasantness in society. Uncharacteristically, the leading man who contracts syphilis is an honorable fighter pilot and is urged to not be ashamed of having acquired a dangerous disease that needs to be treated, not ignored. To the People of the United States is commendable for its strong attempt to inform the young men, especially servicemen, about the facts, dangers, and treatments of syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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To the People of the United States
To the People of the United States
Produced: 1944
Length: 21 Minutes
This is a fascinating film about syphilis made in the thick of World War II. Its unusual in its level handedness: the film is full of reasonable discussion and openness. This era in American history was infamous for its sweeping under the rug of any unpleasantness in society. Uncharacteristically, the leading man who contracts syphilis is an honorable fighter pilot and is urged to not be ashamed of having acquired a dangerous disease that needs to be treated, not ignored. To the People of the United States is commendable for its strong attempt to inform the young men, especially servicemen, about the facts, dangers, and treatments of syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases.
