Peter Borik (1942)

Peter Borik, a farmer, contracts tuberculosis but avoids seeking medical assistance. The film shows the grave consequences of his decision without ever showing Peter himself. The film "Peter Borik (1942)" tells the tragic story of a family affected by tuberculosis due to the stubbornness of the father, Peter Borik, who refuses to accept his illness and seek proper medical treatment. His willful rejection of medical advice leads to suffering for his wife, Mrs. Borik, and their daughters, Clara and Agnes. As Clara marries Johnny Carson, they remain unaware of the danger posed by Peter's disease, which ultimately claims Clara's life and that of her unborn child. Agnes, influenced by her father's denial, also resists medical intervention until it is too late. The film highlights the importance of accepting medical truths and the consequences of ignorance regarding contagious diseases. Keywords tuberculosis, family tragedy, denial, medical advice, Peter Borik, Clara, Agnes, Johnny Carson, stubbornness, illness, consequences, sanatorium, ignorance Email us at [email protected] if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.