Color War: Dinshah P. Ghadiali's Battle With the Medical Establishment Over His Revolutionary Light-Healing Science
DRAMA BIOGRAPHICAL
1920s & '30s,1940s & '50s
Steven M. Rachlin, M.D. and Harvey Rachlin
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