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New Documentary Chronicles Carter's Fight Against Guinea Worm Disease

9/11/2025

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The documentary "The President and The Dragon" about Jimmy Carter will release on October 1, 2025.
It details Carter's campaign against Guinea worm disease from 1986 until his death in December 2024.
Cases of the disease fell from 3.5 million in 1986 to just 15 last year.
Directed by Waleed Eltayeb and Ian D. Murphy, it emphasizes community collaboration in public health.
The film seeks to inspire hope and raise awareness about health initiatives in remote regions.

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Story summary

The documentary "The President and The Dragon" about Jimmy Carter will release on October 1, 2025.
It details Carter's campaign against Guinea worm disease from 1986 until his death in December 2024.
Cases of the disease fell from 3.5 million in 1986 to just 15 last year.
Directed by Waleed Eltayeb and Ian D. Murphy, it emphasizes community collaboration in public health.
The film seeks to inspire hope and raise awareness about health initiatives in remote regions.