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Something the Lord Made (2004) - Movie Browser

Alan Rickman and Mos Def invent heart surgery while racism tries to stop them.

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medical underdog storyforgotten geniusquiet revolution

Overview

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

Content warning

biography friendship 1930s based on true story hospital medical drama surgery racial prejudice racial discrimination mentor+5 more

systemic racism in institutionsuncredited geniusmentorship across power linesscientific ethics

Standout Aspects

Acting

Mos Def's precision vs. Rickman's gruff vulnerability.

Production

Recreated Johns Hopkins labs, down to the instruments.

Writing

Refuses easy redemption arcs for Blalock.

Best for:Solo·Friends·Rewatch

Heads up:Emotional·Triggers

Director

Joseph Sargent

ReleasedMay 30, 2004

Runtime1h 50m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Nina Saxon Film Design

Top Cast

Alan Rickman

Dr. Alfred Blalock

Yasiin Bey

Vivien Thomas

Kyra Sedgwick

Mary Blalock

Gabrielle Union

Clara Thomas

Merritt Wever

Mrs. Saxon

Charles S. Dutton

William Thomas

Mary Stuart Masterson

Dr. Helen Taussig

Irene Ziegler

Francis Grebel

Luray Cooper

Charles Manlove

James Lewis

Medical Intern

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Based on true story "Something the Lord Made" Biography, TV Movie, Drama, Alan Rickman, movie

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