Something the Lord Made
starring: Alan Rickman, Mos Def, Kyra Sedgwick, Gabrielle Union, Merritt Wever
directed by: Joseph Sargent
directed by: Joseph Sargent
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THE EMOTIONAL TRUE STORY OF TWO MEN WHO DEFIED THE RULES OF THEIR TIME TO LAUNCH A MEDICAL REVOLUTION. WORKING IN THE 1940S BALTIMORE ON AN UNPRECEDENTED TECHNIQUE FOR PERFORMING HEART SURGERY ON 'BLUE BABIES'. AS THE MEN INVENT A NEW FIELD OF MEDICINE, SOCIAL PRESSURES THREATEN TO TEAR THEM APART.
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Something the Lord Made recounts the relationship between Dr. Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman) and Vivian Thomas (Mos Def). It begins in 1930s Nashville when imperious cardiac surgeon Blalock hires Thomas, an African American carpenter, as his janitor. When the latter reveals a passion for medicine and facility with surgical instruments, Blalock promotes him to lab tech. Thomas isn't given a raise, works side jobs to make ends meet, and is expected to be grateful. Along the way, he follows Blalock from Vanderbilt to Johns Hopkins, where they save thousands of lives through their pioneering work, but will Thomas ever get any credit? The film provides a satisfying answer to that question. Joseph Sargent (A Lesson Before Dying) directs with subtlety and intelligence, while Rickman and Mos Def are in top form, often underplaying where most actors would do otherwise. Something the Lord Made won the 2004 Emmy for outstanding made-for-TV movie. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
THE EMOTIONAL TRUE STORY OF TWO MEN WHO DEFIED THE RULES OF THEIR TIME TO LAUNCH A MEDICAL REVOLUTION. WORKING IN THE 1940S BALTIMORE ON AN UNPRECEDENTED TECHNIQUE FOR PERFORMING HEART SURGERY ON 'BLUE BABIES'. AS THE MEN INVENT A NEW FIELD OF MEDICINE, SOCIAL PRESSURES THREATEN TO TEAR THEM APART.
Amazon.com:
Something the Lord Made recounts the relationship between Dr. Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman) and Vivian Thomas (Mos Def). It begins in 1930s Nashville when imperious cardiac surgeon Blalock hires Thomas, an African American carpenter, as his janitor. When the latter reveals a passion for medicine and facility with surgical instruments, Blalock promotes him to lab tech. Thomas isn't given a raise, works side jobs to make ends meet, and is expected to be grateful. Along the way, he follows Blalock from Vanderbilt to Johns Hopkins, where they save thousands of lives through their pioneering work, but will Thomas ever get any credit? The film provides a satisfying answer to that question. Joseph Sargent (A Lesson Before Dying) directs with subtlety and intelligence, while Rickman and Mos Def are in top form, often underplaying where most actors would do otherwise. Something the Lord Made won the 2004 Emmy for outstanding made-for-TV movie. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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- Amazing !!
Something the Lord Made
This is a fabulous movie from a true story. The influence of one brilliant man who was given the chance to share his gifts and change the world.
Rating: - My favorite movie
I purchased this DVD because it inspired my daughter so much that she wrote a poem based on the plot that won her recognition and publication. It's a great story we should all enjoy and learn while we do it. I especially enjoyed it since I've spent my life as a pediatrician and loved seeing an important phase of medical history presented in such an entertaining fashion.
Rating: - True Inspiration
Excellent movie about a true medical break through.Realistic portrayals of human bias and overcoming obstacles to achieve great things make this a very positive movie.I highly recommend this movie for those interested in medical history, black history, human achievement and overcoming racial and educational prejudices.Acting was excellent.Others who have borrowed this DVD also had very positive things to say about this movie.
Rating: - A Heartening Story
In 1930, Vivien Thomas is an unemployed carpenter when a friend gets a position for him at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He must clean the dog kennels for Alfred Blaylock, M.D. surgeon, overbearing, supremely confident descendent of Jefferson Davis and racist by today's standards.
It isn't long before he notices that Thomas is reading his medical books and he begins pushing him to operate on research anmimals, which he does with singular skill.In twelve years, Doctor Blaylock's research ... Read More
Rating: - Something the Lord Made
Movies this fine and well written and with performances that are authentic to the characters are not everyday occurrences. And when such a movie is made, it often doesn't receive the recognition it richly deserves.Vivian Thomas' accomplishments within the society in which he lived are remarkable and awesome.It took decades for him to be recognized for his incredible accomplishments that enabled surgeons toaccomplish what they did in open heart surgery.We all are indebted to Vivian Thomas for paving ... Read More
- Amazing !!Something the Lord Made
This is a fabulous movie from a true story. The influence of one brilliant man who was given the chance to share his gifts and change the world.
- My favorite movieI purchased this DVD because it inspired my daughter so much that she wrote a poem based on the plot that won her recognition and publication. It's a great story we should all enjoy and learn while we do it. I especially enjoyed it since I've spent my life as a pediatrician and loved seeing an important phase of medical history presented in such an entertaining fashion.
- True InspirationExcellent movie about a true medical break through.Realistic portrayals of human bias and overcoming obstacles to achieve great things make this a very positive movie.I highly recommend this movie for those interested in medical history, black history, human achievement and overcoming racial and educational prejudices.Acting was excellent.Others who have borrowed this DVD also had very positive things to say about this movie.
- A Heartening StoryIn 1930, Vivien Thomas is an unemployed carpenter when a friend gets a position for him at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He must clean the dog kennels for Alfred Blaylock, M.D. surgeon, overbearing, supremely confident descendent of Jefferson Davis and racist by today's standards.
It isn't long before he notices that Thomas is reading his medical books and he begins pushing him to operate on research anmimals, which he does with singular skill.In twelve years, Doctor Blaylock's research ... Read More
- Something the Lord MadeMovies this fine and well written and with performances that are authentic to the characters are not everyday occurrences. And when such a movie is made, it often doesn't receive the recognition it richly deserves.Vivian Thomas' accomplishments within the society in which he lived are remarkable and awesome.It took decades for him to be recognized for his incredible accomplishments that enabled surgeons toaccomplish what they did in open heart surgery.We all are indebted to Vivian Thomas for paving ... Read More
