Polio Leaves a Lasting Effect on His Mind
Redford was struck with polio in his childhood. He had just finished a strenuous swim in the ocean on a cold day when the symptoms hit him. Polio is a dreaded disease that can cause paralysis and even be fatal. Fortunately, Robert had a mild case of polio and recovered without any permanent physical disability. But the illness played on his mind.
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In 2014, when Redford directed a documentary on architectural wonders, he selected the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, designed by Louis Kahn. It was his way of paying tribute to scientist Jonas Salk who developed the world’s first polio vaccine.