This tear-jerking story of an unsung hero is just as good (even better in some ways) than the best-selling book. Renee Elise Goldsberry's portrayal of the young Henrietta Lacks shows the vibrant life of a woman history tried to forget, but who was as full of life and caring for others in her lifetime as her cells remain to this day. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks premieres Saturday, April 22 at 8PM.Foll. When Skloot tells Deborah that "there isn't a person alive who hasn't benefited from your mother's cells," one can feel the sad irony in Deborah's mix of pride in her mom and anger that many members of the Lacks family struggled financially and with health issues. The Lacks family discusses the importance of Henrietta Lacks’ story being told. That book became the basis for the HBO/Harpo film by the same name, which was released in April 2017. Oprah Winfrey as Deborah Lacks brings a conviction to the now-deceased Deborah that speaks volumes to the eternal relationship between mother and child. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rebecca Skloot 4.10 690,689 ratings38,901 reviews Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. In 2010, Rebecca Skloot published The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a compelling look at Henrietta Lacks’ story, her impact on medical science, and important bioethical issues. In the midst of all the wrongs, however, the uplifting parts of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks show that healing can happen in any situation, no matter how complicated. This incredible true story, medical mystery, and family drama shows how fascinating, damaging, and anger-provoking the injustices of history can be. In 2010, Rebecca Skloot published The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a compelling look at Henrietta Lacks story, her impact on medical science.
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