The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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Originally released in 2017. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a drama/history film. directed by George C. Wolfe.
Starring Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, and Renée Elise Goldsberry
Synopsis
An African-American woman becomes an unwitting pioneer for medical breakthroughs when her cells are used to create the first immortal human cell line in the early 1950s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (105 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oprah Winfrey
as Deborah Lacks
Rose Byrne
as Rebecca Skloot
Renée Elise Goldsberry
as Henrietta Lacks
Reg E. Cathey
as Zakariyyah
Courtney B. Vance
as Sir Lord Keenan Coefield
Rocky Carroll
as Sonny Lacks
Leslie Uggams
as Sadie
Reed Birney
as Dr. George Gey
John Douglas Thompson
as Lawrence Lacks
Adriane Lenox
as Barbara Lacks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harpo Films
- Cine Mosaic
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks about?
An African-American woman becomes an unwitting pioneer for medical breakthroughs when her cells are used to create the first immortal human cell line in the early 1950s.
Who directed The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was directed by George C. Wolfe.
How long is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks released?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was released on April 22, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks?
The main cast of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks includes Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Reg E. Cathey, Courtney B. Vance.
Is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks worth watching?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 105 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.