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Extraordinary People

Over 25 years ago, scores of Canadian women gave birth to badly malformed children because of a prescription drug called thalidomide. This program, anchored and narrated by Judy Woodruff, profiles the heroic struggle of 3 thalidomide children who overcame their handicaps despite government neglect and inadequate rehabilitative solutions.

English
  • Originally Aired May 2, 1989
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Production Code 711
  • Network PBS
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