

From an infant who wound up in the ICU to a surfer who had to relearn to walk and talk after the parasite crept into his nervous system, the documentary gives an eye-opening look into the potentially catastrophic consequences of Rat Lungworm disease shared through several accounts from Hawaiʻi residents on their battles with the parasite.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. James W. O’Keeffe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”