Never studied medicine, but pioneered cardiac surgery

"Something the Lord Made" is a 2004 film based on a true story.
The movie depicts the collaboration and friendship between two remarkable doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, USA, during the 1950s: heart surgeon Alfred Blalock and African-American lab technician Vivien Thomas.
Set in the era of racial segregation, Blalock and Thomas team up to research and develop new techniques for heart surgery, leading to the successful performance of the world's first cardiac operation. They overcome significant challenges and prejudice, bringing hope and redemption to countless patients.
The film explores important themes such as race, society, and science, by showcasing the deep bond and shared struggles between Blalock and Thomas. Their efforts and innovations make significant contributions to the field of medicine, revolutionizing the history of cardiac surgery.
"Something the Lord Made" tells a true and touching story that exemplifies the indomitable human spirit, the pursuit of science, and the power to transcend racial and societal barriers.

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R.I.P Vivien Thomas

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Awesome story

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Name of movie?

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Something the Lord Made (2004)

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it was also about being poor and not being able to afford to go to college.

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@filmlover285 20秒钟前 Movie Name：Something the Lord Made (2004)

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Wasnt the lady doctors name HELEN TAUSSIG ......not Mary Blalock ?????.....................EV

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Africa. will be the last civilization to stand against evil and ultimately defeat it , peace will come to the world, my people are Gods people

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first

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'murica's racism

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History is not forgiving. Grudges will be held, thus holding humanity back.