EVERY LAST CHILD is the dramatic story of five people impacted by the current polio crisis in Pakistan. Taking place on the front line of the fight against the disease, it is a story of sacrifice, fearless determination and sorrow in the face of mistrust, cynicism and violence.Through the vivid stories of its five subjects—a medical specialist, a vaccinator, a vaccination skeptic, an adult polio victim and a sick child—we are drawn in to the desperate search for a solution to this devastating disease.

Just a few years ago, polio persisted in only three countries and the number of victims was steadily decreasing. Pakistan was the key battleground with over 80% of all endemic cases. However, when the Pakistan Taliban issued a ban against the polio vaccination program, and incited fatal attacks against vaccinators, Pakistan’s campaign was thrown into disarray. Today families and healthcare workers find themselves in the cross hairs of politics and bloodshed as they attempt to protect their children from polio. At this critical time, when we are closer than ever before to global eradication, increased international support and commitment can see the end of polio, once and for all. This moving and enlightening film by award-winning filmmaker Tom Roberts reminds us not only of the horrors of polio, ignorance and terrorism, but of the miracle of effective vaccines.

DVD Availability:

The film is available on DVD at an institutional price of $249, which includes public performance rights. View flyer for more information. This option is perfect for classroom use and small screenings for educational institutions, film societies, libraries, and non-profit organizations.

For individual viewing, the film is available on iTunes for $14.99.