Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease (2022)

Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease

2022

Documentary

Synopsis

From an infant who wound up in the ICU to a surfer who had to relearn to walk and talk after the parasite crept into his nervous system, the documentary gives an eye-opening look into the potentially catastrophic consequences of Rat Lungworm disease shared through several accounts from Hawaiʻi residents on their battles with the parasite.

Credits

Director

James W. O’Keeffe

Crew

Doug Quade (Animation)

James W. O’Keeffe (Cinematography)

Liz Mitchell (Co-Writer)

Patrick Dunavan (Creative Consultant)

Susan Hoskins (Editor)

Cameron Michael Parkes (Music)

Dr. Claire Panosian Dunavan (Producer)