The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that tells the true story of an African-American woman named Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent and led to groundbreaking medical breakthroughs. The film follows Henrietta's daughter, Deborah, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother's cells and the impact they had on the medical community. With the help of journalist Rebecca Skloot, Deborah discovers how her mother's cells, known as HeLa, have been used to save millions of lives and change the face of modern medicine. The film features an outstanding performance by Oprah Winfrey as Deborah Lacks and sheds light on a story that has been hidden for too long.

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