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Independent Lens S16E19 — In the Shadow of Ebola

Independent Lens•Season 16•Episode 19

In the Shadow of Ebola

Jun 22, 201560 min

An African family’s tense experience during West African Ebola outbreak. This intimate film brings us on Emmanuel’s journey as he battles to keep his wife and children safe while the Liberian government struggles to contain a devastating virus amidst a suspicious public.

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Episode Summary

"In the Shadow of Ebola" is episode 19 of Independent Lens season 16. It aired on June 22, 2015.

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