JAMES | Omeleto

[@RSwizard101vids]

the fact this is based on true events of James Phipps makes this story even better. James died at the age of 65 and the dr gave him his cottage. which is now a museum

[@geralynpinto5971]

The deepest, most beautiful short film I have ever seen. It uplifted me and moved me to tears, seeing how little Jamie risked his all. Very grateful to you for sharing this.

[@m1t2a1]

Imagine. One brave boy saved so many lives. By now, billions

[@peterpain6625]

Thanks to Edward Jenner and James Phipps for saving millions. Thanks for sharing the short.

[@supertavio2]

Gosh, that was phenomenal. The acting, the soundtrack, the art direction. Everything, really

[@SStupendous]

The aesthetic and outfits were great, too - I could almost believe it was mid-1790s England!

[@DaveKraft1]

One of history's "unsung heroes". Thank you, brave James!

[@jeffjones6951]

Beautifully filmed. Captures the dread of smallpox and the bravery of young James

[@papillon6122]

Omeleto doesn’t always showcase perfection, but it does often feature real gems and this film is one of those. Perfection in the arts is too subjective, but I think it would be safe to say that “James” has joined the ranks of the best Omeleto films. I always try to offer a comprehensive evaluation of the films I watch and I do tend to be quite critical, in a constructive way. With this film, however, I just couldn’t find any weaknesses in the storytelling, direction, acting (Jack Hollington did a great job), cinematography, music or editing. A big thumbs up to all who participated in this project! Hope to see more from you ladies and gents.

[@amandamiller6995]

I'm so old I actually have a vaccination scar on my left upper arm. From when I was a young child back in the early 1960s. From smallpox vaccine. My brother who was 3 years younger than me wasn't allowed to get it because I had eczema and we were afraid that it would get into my broken, weeping skin. I just can't believe that NOW we have people who are refusing to get their children vaccinated for reasons and we're seeing new epidemics of thing like measles breaking out once again! Heartbreaking!

[@sd3falco]

I'm the same age as you and I have the scar. I'm not getting these covid and flu vaxes. I live a healthy lifestyle and don't trust any of it.

[@tmtzmorales2887]

Las cosas han cambiado, en la actualidad no puedes fiarte de nadie y menos de la globalización, quien te garantiza que sean vacunas lo que te inyectan al cuerpo? Solo confiar en Dios

[@LauraBonginkosi]

There is so much beauty in simplicity … well done

[@mitchmccarron8337]

Wow that literally brought a tear to my eye! The last thing I expected was for it to be a true depiction of medical history... Fantastic piece of work, congratulations & please produce more!! Mitch, Australia.

[@salty1767]

Amazing. The facial expressions really said a lot. Such great actors. And the music really tugs at your heart.

[@Loreweavver]

I love this channel. One never really knows what kind of story they are in for but it's generally engaging and well acted and produced.

[@jimhill4725]

I am in total agreement with your comment.

[@geralynpinto5971]

Phenomenal acting especially for such a young child. Touching and deeply inspiring. Both father and doctor are caught on the horns of a dilemma. I hope that James realized that his bravery in the face of mortal terror eventually saved countless numbers of lives worldwide. Please give us many more movies about key moments and milestones in science, especially medicine. Many, many thanks.

[@stregahex]

Impressive filmmaking. James' fear through the visuals is well executed to perfection. ❤‍🔥

[@mtw1234]

Wow! The facial expressions on such a young actor. Phenomenal! ❤

[@tanbro9]

Fantastic film. I love stories based on real life. You can read about this sort of thing in books but seeing the film really beings to life the emotions and dilemmas of a young boy (and his father) who grapple with a decision that in the end has benefitted millions of us. Bravo to the film-makers. Would like to watch more movies like this!

[@christicrenshaw2772]

I can understand him being scared. Who wouldn't. Thank God there was a cure

[@andrejrockshox]

not cure. vaccination.

[@jjeff8574]

Thank you James for everything that you did for us. And thank you to the scientist that created the vaccine.

[@ShockResistor]

That poor child was forced into it. He couldn't give consent. They should've had someone else try it. Experimenting on children is not ok.

[@peterpain6625]

@@ShockResistor Stop looking at this with today's worldview. A kid his age back then could be the breadwinner for a whole family. It was a gamble but i'm pretty sure that family wouldn't have made it without James being employed.

[@BattleBecause]

​@@ShockResistorModern people and their so-called modern moralities are a joke.

[@vivianedossantoscaipira7075]

I understand both sides: -We have little James, who's very afraid. He doesn't want to be the next one. -And then we have the doctor, who's trying to save people, with the methods that it was known back then. I was just watching a video about this doctor. Medicine was improving back on the days.

[@yvonnetruelove2270]

Beautiful. The acting, music, cinematography, writing, directing, costumes. Just beautiful.

[@meglie1]

This makes me mad. The Dr. should have been the first test subject, not a child!!

[@jamespaul2587]

James might have been a good candidate since he was exposed through his brother's illness and developed natural resistance

[@nelllybellly1]

Yes, the ethics greatly concerned me. That the doctor may not have been aware of James having a baby sibling when infecting him with cow pox. That the doctor was so cavalier about the risk James was taking and insulted him when James was resistant. That there was a quid pro quo coercion - economic hardship (ie. risk of starvation) due to withdrawal of job offer if James was unwilling.

[@jamespaul2587]

@@nelllybellly1 yes, and this is comparable to economic and personal hardships and suffering for those that were forced to take COVID shots

[@resolecca]

@@jamespaul2587 its not even close, although i knew some idiot would try to compare the two so congrats i guess 🤷‍♀🤦‍♀

[@NoName-hg6cc]

In a way of another he would have come into contact with the disease

[@Freakoticbbx]

Amazing film. Omeleto never ceases to showcase perfection!

[@dandeliondreamer3365]

Amazing film omeleto! Stomach turning story 😢 such self sacrifice from a child that we still all profit from today! His story deserves to be told! Great job 👏 ❤

[@melmo5218]

What a wonderful subject and so well developed and delivered. I was absorbed.

[@resolecca]

its a brilliant short sure, but a horrific tale of rich people using poor people as guinea pigs because they had no choice

[@dinamariea61]

Beautifully done film. A work of art and a bit of history too. Thank you.

[@doratiscareno5856]

Great lil Actor👍🏻

[@deb7412]

Can anyone tell me what the writing said after we last visibly saw James heading towards the doctor/scientist house said before the subtitles started rolling? It was all white blur on my phone screen. Tia

[@shockmarkets7384]

“In May 1796, James Phipps became the first person to be vaccinated against smallpox. Edward Jenner repeatedly demonstrated his resistance to the disease. James was employed by Jenner for the rest of his life. By 1980, worldwide vaccination had completely wiped out the smallpox virus. It remains the only human disease to have been eradicated.”

[@christicrenshaw2772]

I used a magnifying glass

[@argmooner6524]

He was the first to be cured by the treatment. And , he worked for the Dr. For the rest of his life.

[@crystalvera9560]

I took a screenshot & then enlarged it. The writing was really small.

[@ISafrin]

In May 1796, James Phipps became the first person to be vaccinated against smallpox. Edward Jenner repeatedly demonstrated his resistance to the disease. James was employed by Jenner for the rest of his life. By 1980, worldwide vaccination had completely wiped out the smallpox virus. It remains the only human disease to have been eradicated.

[@jimhill4725]

Captivating script, performance and educational message. I really enjoyed watching this, especially the end caption 13:40 that had a powerful effect on me. I was given the smallpox vaccine in the late 1960's - it made me contemplate the dreadful risks that have been taken for our benefit.

[@demijour1234]

The boy was very brave to be the test subject and we have to give recognition to the father too for allowing this to happen. He had already lost a son to small pox and to know his other son was being given the disease even though he was told he would be protected. He took a brave chance on that. Who would have thought at that time that a cure was there and to believe the person who said it. What a Great Film and all of the Actors were Fantastic. 🎬🎬🎬👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@durasaxon5131]

History in the making before our eyes. Yes, it was a slightly different world but considering how we are to be treated now-a-days is this world so harsh after all? A very excellent presentation of history. 5 Stars / 5 + Durasaxon +✝️

[@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube]

BSF Rates this as another BEST SHORT FILM. well done to all the producers for this educational and historical film. Also a reminder of the hype & fear for uptake of the covid vaccine.

[@elshid6046]

Kurzgesagt also made a video on smallpox a day ago. It's funny that two of my favourite channels are releasing a video on the same topic kinda at the same time.

[@AlexanderBukh]

This

[@mikemondano3624]

The infrasound to inspire dread was a nice touch. Smallpox remains a horrible threat and stockpiles of the virus are maintained.

[@jennygoodhand7843]

Very powerful and moving. Well done

[@TomoyoTatar]

I would watch a whole movie like this!

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

I feel like this is meant to be manipulative.

[@williamsaaranen7672]

I never received a scar from the smallpox vaccine. I got vaccinated in 1983 in basic training in the navy.

[@MTCali70]

This is what happened in the movie “John Adams” when Abigail and her children got the smallpox 💉

[@KCKingdomCreateGreatTrekAgain]

NO DISEASE is ever COMPLETELY ERADICATED.

[@AZ-so2wc]

Magnificent ❤

[@TANAPHELICE]

Great acting!

[@cannett8966]

Just incredible

[@mtw1234]

Reminds me of Dr. Mengela

[@judilynn9569]

Wait - didn’t we have a smallpox outbreak this past year??

[@todanrg3]

That would have been in the news everywhere! Smallpox was eradicated 40+ years ago.

[@jeffreywong6842]

Brilliant acting!

[@TheSemtis]

Its funny, my sister just had smallpox in 2015. Is it really disappear?

[@antinatalist9995]

There's an argument that it got renamed Monkeypox

[@NoName-hg6cc]

​@@antinatalist9995Different diseases

[@NoName-hg6cc]

Your sister had chickenpox. Smallpox disappeared in the wild

[@antinatalist9995]

Is that a Smallpox vaccination scar on James' father's arm? I know it's not a documentary, but...

[@pammatiti]

Why didn't they make a factual movie about it? I'd rather seen that.

[@lady_spacesis]

Omeleto is a short film channel

[@pigpig1938]

This is based on a true story btw

[@laszlonemet4425]

In doubt since 22 Protected by Frankenstein experies lol, MRNA, aso.

[@ravencassidy1979]

Small pox has not been eradicated 😂.. look it up

[@jamespaul2587]

Hopefully Phizer and others don't use recent cases as a way to create another untested concoction to earn additional billions

[@SStupendous]

It really has.

[@todanrg3]

@@jamespaul2587 What is Phizer?

[@peterpain6625]

@@jamespaul2587 Don't drink the antivaxxer's coolaid. It may save your life. Stop believing the lies.

[@NoName-hg6cc]

It has. You'd notice if it resurfaces

[@seanmckenna8807]

Yeah but small pox has come back so it’s not actually eradicated.

[@AlexanderBukh]

Why the fox, i kept thinking of rabies. 🫥