The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (film)

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a film that tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in the 1950s. These cells, known as HeLa cells, became immensely important for medical research, leading to breakthroughs in science, but her family remained unaware for decades. The film explores themes of ethics in medical research, racism, and the personal impact of scientific advancement, highlighting the struggle of Henrietta’s daughter, Deborah, as she seeks to understand her mother's legacy and fight for recognition and justice.