The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
Summary
An African-American woman becomes an unwitting pioneer for medical breakthroughs when her cells are used to create the first immortal human cell line in the early 1950s. Full description
Summary: |
An African-American woman becomes an unwitting pioneer for medical breakthroughs when her cells are used to create the first immortal human cell line in the early 1950s. |
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Item Description: |
Originally released as a made-for-tv movie on April 22, 2017. Based on the book written by Rebecca Skloot. Wide screen (enhanced). Bonus features: "Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne, along with writer/director George C. Wolfe and members of the Lacks family, discuss the legacy of Henrietta Lacks in this compelling Family featurette"; Filming in Georgia. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD; region 1; 5.1 Dolby digital. |
Audience: |
Rating: TV-MA. |
Production Credits: |
Music, Branford Marsalis; editor, Aaron Yanes; director of photography, Sofian El Fani. |
ISBN: |
9786316985330 6316985339 |