American Masters Season 37 Episode 3 Tony -- A Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci
- March 21, 2023
In season 37 episode 3 of American Masters, viewers are given a glimpse into the busy life of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the most respected and trusted public health leaders in the United States. Titled "Tony -- A Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci," the episode takes an intimate look at Fauci's experience navigating the COVID-19 pandemic over the course of one year.
Through interviews with Fauci himself, as well as his colleagues, friends, family, and patients, viewers are given a behind-the-scenes look at Fauci's day-to-day work as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) during the most challenging public health crisis of our time. The episode also explores Fauci's personal life, from his upbringing in Brooklyn to his marriage of over 30 years to his wife, bioethicist Christine Grady.
As viewers follow Fauci's year, they'll see him balancing his work at the NIAID with his role as a public communicator, appearing on countless news programs, podcasts, and social media platforms to educate the public about the virus and how to stay safe. Along the way, viewers will also get a sense of the toll that the pandemic has taken on Fauci's personal life, as he copes with the loss of family members and friends to COVID-19.
Throughout the episode, Fauci's colleagues and friends speak to his tireless work ethic, his dedication to public service, and his unwavering commitment to science and truth. Viewers will see firsthand the impact that Fauci has had on the field of infectious disease, and on the nation's response to the pandemic.
In "Tony -- A Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci," viewers will come away with a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and challenges faced by those on the front lines of our nation's pandemic response, and how a single individual can make a tremendous impact in the face of unprecedented adversity.