The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

In “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” directed by George C. Wolfe, the film follows the journey of Henrietta Lacks’ daughter, Deborah, as she seeks to learn about the mother she never knew and the immortal cell line, HeLa, that was derived from her mother’s cancer cells without consent. The story delves into themes of medical ethics, scientific discovery, and the personal impact on the Lacks family.