Color War: Dinshah P. Ghadiali's Battle With the Medical Establishment Over His Revolutionary Light-Healing Science

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DRAMA BIOGRAPHICAL

1920s & '30s,1940s & '50s

Steven M. Rachlin, M.D. and Harvey Rachlin

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Logline

The subject of our true story is either one of the greatest medical pioneers or one of the greatest quacks of history. Hundreds of physicians and surgeons (and thousands of patients) swore by his new healing science. The American Medical Association and U.S. government thought otherwise.

Genre

Drama, Biographical

Short Summary

Starting in New York City in 1920, the subject of our story begins lecturing about a new healing science he spent 30 years developing. Within a few years he amasses a following of thousands of health professionals who swear by his new healing science.

Setting

India, New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Buffalo

Based on a True Story

Yes

Plot - Premise

Quest

Plot - Other Elements

Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions

Mature Audience Themes

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Main Character Details

Name: Dinshah P. Ghadiali, although he was known by his first name.

Age: 40

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Strong Moral Code, Aggressive, Honorable, Outspoken, Complex, Educated, Empathetic, Perseverance, Skillful, Aspiring, Blunt, Confident, Modest,Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Unapologetic,Gracious,Engaging

Additional Character Details

Name: Dr. Kate Baldwin

Age: 40

Gender: Female

Role: Logical

Key Traits: Empathetic, Engaging, Modest, Perseverance, Underdog, Beautiful, Confident, Educated,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Gracious,Strong Moral Code,Skillful,Outspoken,Selfless,Modest

Additional Character Details

Name: Irene Grace Hoger

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Beautiful, Charming, Engaging, Faithful, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Underdog, Empathetic, Gracious,Charming,Complex,Confident,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Honorable,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Assistant United States Attorney Oliver Randolph

Age: 35

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Confident, Educated, Manipulative, Outspoken, Patriotic, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Blunt

About The Author

Steven M. Rachlin, M.D., is an internist who specializes in complementary and alternative medicine. He made national headlines in November 1994 when he delivered a premature baby on board a TWA flight (#265 from JFK to Orlando) and performed CPR to save the baby's life). Harvey Rachlin (brother of Steven Rachlin) is an author of many books including The Making of a Cop, The Making of a Detective, Scandals, Vandals and da Vincis: A Gallery of Remarkable Art Tales, and Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones and Einstein's Brain, which was adapted for the smash-hit History Channel series History's Lost and Found. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs and is a lecturer at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York.

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

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Publishing Details

Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Amsterdam Publishing Company

Year Published: 2018

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

978-94-92371-63-8