The Cancer Detectives
Mar 26, 2024 · 53m
Director
Amanda Pollak, Gene TempestOverview
The story of how the life-saving cervical cancer test became an ordinary part of women’s lives is as unusual and remarkable as the coalition of people who ultimately made it possible: a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Papanicolau; his intrepid wife, Mary; Japanese-born artist Hashime Murayama; Dr. Helen Dickens, an African American OBGYN in Philadelphia; and an entirely new class of female scientists known as cyto-screeners. But the test was just the beginning. Once the test proved effective, the campaign to make pap smears available to millions of women required nothing short of a total national mobilization. The Cancer Detectives tells the untold story of the first-ever war on cancer and the people who fought tirelessly to save women from what was once the number one cancer killer of women.
Cast of The Cancer Detectives
Crew of The Cancer Detectives
Amanda PollakDirector, Producer- Gene TempestDirector, Writer
- Cameo GeorgeExecutive Producer
- Susan BellowsExecutive Producer
- Andrew YoungDirector of Photography
- Sandra ChristieEditor
- Alisa Placas FrutmanAnimation
- Katie McHaleAssociate Producer
- Jason ConradtAnimation
- Dudu AramMusic
Victor ArtesonaAssistant Editor
James C. HaukeProduction Assistant
About The Cancer Detectives
What is The Cancer Detectives about?
The story of how the life-saving cervical cancer test became an ordinary part of women’s lives is as unusual and remarkable as the coalition of people who ultimately made it possible: a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Papanicolau; his intrepid wife, Mary; Japanese-born artist Hashime Murayama; Dr. Helen Dickens, an African American OBGYN in Philadelphia; and an entirely new class of female…
When was The Cancer Detectives released?
The Cancer Detectives was released on March 26, 2024.
Where can I watch The Cancer Detectives?
The Cancer Detectives is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Cancer Detectives?
The Cancer Detectives runs 53 minutes.
Who directed The Cancer Detectives?
The Cancer Detectives was directed by Amanda Pollak and Gene Tempest.
Who is in the cast of The Cancer Detectives?
The cast of The Cancer Detectives includes Andia Winslow (Narrator).
Is The Cancer Detectives on Netflix?
No, The Cancer Detectives is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel instead.