Stairway to Light full movie. Drama History film in Disney Hotstar+

Stairway to Light

1945

10 min

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of 18th Century French physician Dr. Philippe Pinel, who initiated enlightened, humane treatment of the mentally ill.

Drama

History

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