Something the Lord Made
(2004)2
" A breakthrough that changed the face of medicine. A unique partnership that broke the rules."
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| Spoken Language | english, italian |
| Runtime | 1 hr 50 min |
| Premiere: World | August 31, 2004 |
| Premiere: USA | May 30, 2004 |
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Description
A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
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The film "Something the Lord Made" is based on the true story of the groundbreaking partnership between Dr. Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas. Their collaboration led to significant advancements in cardiac surgery, particularly the development of the first successful procedure to treat "blue baby syndrome" in the 1940s.Vivien Thomas
Vivien Thomas was an African American surgical technician with no formal medical education. Despite the racial barriers of the time, he became a key figure in the development of cardiac surgery techniques. His skills and innovations were crucial in the success of the procedures developed alongside Dr. Alfred Blalock.Dr. Alfred Blalock
Dr. Alfred Blalock was a prominent surgeon at Johns Hopkins University. He recognized the talent and potential of Vivien Thomas and worked closely with him to develop the surgical techniques that would save countless lives.The Breakthrough
Their most notable achievement was the development of the Blalock-Taussig shunt, a procedure that addressed the congenital heart defect known as "tetralogy of Fallot," which caused "blue baby syndrome." This procedure was a significant breakthrough in pediatric cardiac surgery and laid the foundation for future advancements in the field.Historical Accuracy
- Partnership: The film accurately portrays the professional relationship and mutual respect between Dr. Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
- Challenges: It also highlights the racial and social challenges faced by Thomas during that era, which were significant and accurately depicted.
- Contributions: The film does justice to the contributions of Thomas, who was often overlooked in historical accounts despite his critical role.
Conclusion
The film "Something the Lord Made" is a faithful representation of the real-life events and the pioneering work of Dr. Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas. It brings to light the significant contributions of both men to the field of medicine and highlights the importance of their collaboration in overcoming racial and social barriers.Sign up and you will see here
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Someone was always the first to do any even completely ordinary thing, but you still need to decide on something unusual. It’s also about fire, water and copper pipes that fell on the main characters/hero.
Real events were qualitatively transferred to a feature film, which in no way resembles a highly artistic imperishable film, and Rickman has absolutely no room to develop here. Plus for the educational content (these two guys invented a heart bypass) and for the visibility of the topic of racial segregation in society.
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