Thalidomide in the USA: Seeking a Life of Dignity and Independence

US thalidomide survivors are in the fight of their lives as they face increasing disability as they enter their 60s; due to their birth defects caused by the drug, thalidomide.

This documentary with first-ever seen footage, by and about United States thalidomide survivors, explores an apparent news story that has hovered under the radar of public awareness now for over 60 years.

For the audience that thinks thalidomide had never been available in the USA, this is a must-watch.

Producer/Director: C. Jean Grover, herself a thalidomide survivor.
Director of Photography: Andrew Penner.
Original music by Jake Penner.

IMPORTANT: HOW YOU CAN HELP
1. We will be contacting our Senators and Representatives. Contact YOUR senator (https://www.senate.gov/senators/) or YOUR House of Representatives Rep (https://www.house.gov/representatives) and ask them to please meet with us, and support assistance for US thalidomide survivors.
2. Visit our website (https://usthalidomide.org) and click our social media links there. Follow us, like us and share our news and info!
3. Share this film in your networks!
4. Buy the new Random House publication, "WONDER DRUG: the Secret History of Thalidomide in America and Its Hidden Victims" by Jennifer Vanderbes.
5. Donate as you are able. (https://usthalidomide.org/donate) Your gift helps US survivors attend invaluable networking and advocacy events, meeting each other often for the very first time.
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US Thalidomide Survivors