Alan Rickman, Mos Def, Kyra Sedgwick
A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
DVD Release Date: January 25, 2005
Stats: 589 reviews
I was intruiged by this movie for some reason, not the least of which was the pairing of Flixster favorite Rickman with hip-hop star Mos Def. One of the best movies I've seen in years, even as the deck was stacked against Vivien for years.
A powerful story and brilliantly acted. Why did I have to stumble upon this one? It definitely should be way up somewhere in the top ranks.
Interesting to see that so few of my contacts on this site have seen it too and therefore well and truly worth the recommendation.
A true story about one of the first heart operations ever done at Hopkins. Not only a good medical history movie but also a great black history film as well.
Love this movie! Very touching and I amazed by the extent of the plot. Mos Def portrayed a remarkable character.
A story of a prominent doctor and his black lab assistant who suffers the inequities of a racially biased society that pioneers the practice of open heart surgery at John Hopkins Hospital
A slow moving drama to be sure but the best performance I've seen by MosDef to date .
This is a wonderful earth shaking movie. It is in itself a moving experience. Art and life in motion.
Watched this last night with Ami. It deserved all the awards that it won. True story tales are always the most powerful.
It's a true story. Medical history of heart operation. Worth to watch..
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