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  1. Aug 24, 2024 · Currently you are able to watch "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" streaming on Crave. It is also possible to buy "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" on Microsoft Store, Apple TV as download or rent it on Microsoft Store, Apple TV online.

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    • George C. Wolfe
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  2. Sep 7, 2024 · The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks combines the true story of a poor black family in the mid- twentieth century and the course of scientific discovery, as cellular technology unfolds in the laboratories. The stories are told in a very personal way, exploring the personalities of the people involved.

    • Mikha Mitchell
    • 2014
  3. Aug 26, 2024 · The story of Henrietta Lacks revolves around her immortal cells known as HeLa cells, which have played a pivotal role in medical advancements since their discovery in 1951. In this article, we will explore how Henrietta Lacks unknowingly contributed to scientific progress and the ethical debates surrounding the use of her cells.

  4. Aug 26, 2024 · This 1998, a one-hour BBC documentary on Lacks and HeLa directed by Adam Curtis, won the Best Science and Nature Documentary at the San Francisco International Film Festival. This video is age-restricted and only available on YouTube. Learn more. Watch on YouTube. Last Updated: Nov 8, 2023 2:45 PM.

    • Cathy Burwell
    • 2013
  5. Aug 29, 2024 · How one woman's 'immortal' cells changed the world. Our ability to treat and prevent many diseases would not be the same without cells taken from a young woman called Henrietta Lacks. More...

  6. Aug 23, 2024 · Rebecca Skloot’s *The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks* weaves together a poignant narrative that explores the intersection of medical ethics, race, and the legacy of one woman whose...

  7. Aug 26, 2024 · Boasting an exceptional cast and production team, and based on Rebecca Skloot’s critically acclaimed 2010 nonfiction best-seller of the same name, this HBO Films drama tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African- American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa.

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