War Fever

War Fever examines a turbulent period in Boston during 1918 through the stories of three influential men—Babe Ruth, conductor Karl Muck, and Harvard law student Charles Whittlesey—highlighting how their lives were impacted by the Spanish flu, World War I, and growing societal tensions. The narrative captures the era's paranoia, patriotism, and cultural upheaval, offering a compelling portrait of America at a crossroads.