Documentary

Blue Death: The 1918 Influenza in Montana

1918 Influenza in Montana

Seasonal viruses were as common as blizzards, but in 1918, a more fearsome disease spread across Montana. Influenza during this time killed more people than WWI and II combined! Nobody from the elderly to the youthful were safe. Join us as we hear six unique Montanans stories of how they survived this plague. From a Blackfoot couple to a Finnish immigrant, come tales of loss and resilience.