Emergence (1982 - 1983) 

In 1982, two families, are badly shaken when they learn that a mysterious deadly disease called AIDS is threatening the blood system. Each has boys with hemophilia. The medical community struggles to understand the growing epidemic.

Director:

Robert C. Cooper

Writers:

Vic Parsons (based in part on the book "Bad Blood: The Unspeakable Truth"), André Picard (based in part on the book "The Gift of Death: Confronting Canada's Tainted-Blood Tragedy")

Stars:

Shawn Doyle, Michael Shanks, Camille Sullivan

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Shawn Doyle	...	Ben Landry
Michael Shanks	...	Will Sanders
Camille Sullivan	...	Alice Landry
Sarah Wayne Callies	...	Margaret Sanders
David Lewis	...	Lawrence Hartley
Brian Markinson	...	Dr. Roger Perrault
William MacDonald	...	Frank Schnabel
Kimberley Sustad	...	Caitlyn Hartley
Caroline Cave	...	Ann O'Malley
Jared Ager-Foster	...	Peter Landry
Laura Bertram	...	Kelly Girard
Ricardo Ortiz	...	Ryan Sanders
Ryan Grantham	...	Andy Girard
Paul Piaskowski	...	Dr. Christos Tsoukas
Eric Breker	...	Dr. John Derrick

Storyline

In 1982, two families, the Sanders and the Landrys, are badly shaken when they learn that a mysterious deadly disease called AIDS is threatening the blood system. Each has boys with hemophilia, a genetic condition that means they depend on blood products to live. The medical community struggles to understand the growing epidemic while others deny the urgency.

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2019 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Mezo Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Color:

Color