The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
Title:
The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks
Author:
Dean, Kathryn (Producer), film producer.
ISBN:
9786316985330
Uniform Title:
Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks (Television program)
Publication Information:
[New York, New York] : HBO Home Video, [2017]
©2017
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a made-for-TV movie on April 22, 2017.
Based on the book written by Rebecca Skloot.
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.
Abstract:
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.
Audience:
Rating: TV-MA.
Language Note:
English, French, or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). Closed-captioned.
Subject Term:
Added Author:
Electronic Access:
View cover art http://midwesttapes.com/images/movies/000/000/000/011/907/000000000011907080.jpg
Performer/Artist:
Music, Branford Marsalis; editor, Aaron Yanes; director of photography, Sofian El Fani.
Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Courtney B. Vance, Rocky Carroll, Leslie Uggams, Reed Birney, Reg E. Cathey.
Document ID:
SD_ILS:2275798