SOMETHING THE LORD MADE - Full Movie - English Subtitle

Something the Lord Made is a 2004 American made-for-television biographical drama film about the black cardiac pioneer Vivien Thomas (1910-1985) and his complex and volatile partnership with white surgeon Alfred Blalock (1899-1964), the "Blue Baby doctor" who pioneered modern heart surgery. Based on the National Magazine Award-winning Washingtonian magazine article "Like Something the Lord Made" by Katie McCabe, the film was directed by Joseph Sargent and written by Peter Silverman and Robert Caswell.
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[@earthn1447]

This brought me to tears; I was born in the early 60’s a blue baby, I credit Dr. Vivien Thomas with saving my life. Black people have been helping me all my life.

[@margiehankins-jerde6094]

I have worked with many black people even in the 60s. I also had many friends that were Hispanic and black. God made us all in his image. That's all there is to it. This racist nonsense is all man made evil from Satan to divide and cause violence.

[@LittleBitofHopeToo2518]

I can't wait for the day when saying "black people helped me" would be just as silly as saying Red Headed people helped me. When it would never even occur to anyone to say that. One day maybe we will be advanced enough not to single people out by an unimportant characteristic. One day.

[@e.r.videography6209]

​@@LittleBitofHopeToo2518 It is significant the person was black due to the conditions of Jim Crow around that time. To put that aside is to ignore history. He is a black man and he pioneered the procedure for curing blue babies,. That is it. If you can't stand that he is black then it is between you and your God.

[@willyD200]

My older sister was a blue baby in 1953 had this operation almost a year later. She is now 70 yrs. old. Great movie.

[@bryanclark201]

❤

[@BeekamDibisa]

Wow....amazing.....

[@BeekamDibisa]

Really, amazing documentary film..... I am a general surgeon now and operating on lot of patients, but in the future I want to be a cardiac surgeon to save such patients

[@evelyneliaz]

I was also a blue baby in 1957. I have had 4 open heart surgeries and six children. I am now 66. Glory be to God! 😊

[@cathyt144]

This is the 2nd time ive ever watched this amazing movie. My heart swells with pride and gratitude for these great heart surgeons for their accomplishments. Without these pioneers in medicine i wouldnt have survived past the age of 40. Im now 63 and wasnt given much chance of surviving heart surgery back then. Every day is a miracle to be on this Earth. ❤

[@debramanuel6087]

I'm very happy for you.

[@nelmandela]

❤

[@tamarasmith1609]

Amen and amen

[@MadibogoMosebodi]

This Movie is extremely moving, it’s very spiritual. The way Dr Thomas is humble from the very beginning to the last oh God it brings tears to my eyes. It took 40years of hardship , dedication and sacrifice for him to be recognised as Dr. What God place in you no man can ever take it away. Thank you for this movie ❤️🙏

[@califoutram2695]

What god place in you no man can take away? Ok!! So all those killings of my people by your people it's all in the past? Your people didn't take away our very right even to live? Your people said negroes are 3/5 of a human being hmmm!! What they are going to say to the real Israelites when the day of vengeance come?

[@Cris-hk4cn]

Amen

[@ricepatience]

As an aspiring medical student. This made me tear up as i watched DR.THOMAS get his dream and finally get the recognition he deserved. It makes me proud to know that the knowledge today is from great minds that surpassed limits and prejudices to give chance of new lives❤❤❤😊😊

[@sandybasson2096]

Why were we never taught about this wonderful heart surgeon before i am 82 and have only seen him now 2024😢❤

[@abusednomoresilence]

Sadly 😥 😔 the history of descendants of Slavery are hidden. @sandybasson 2096 I am age fifty eight. I have heard of him but never seen a movie about his life.

[@reynamylove3017]

it's been out , but still many should had mention him .

[@judithberry9574]

What a shame, we are in our early 70s and have never heard this tremendous story of a great man.

[@jameswahnee-vn5nt]

We're really fortunate your with us. You give inspiration to the young. And we all wish we knew what you and your husband do. You are there to remind us of a time when people truly cared about one another. It is an Honor to share our world with individuals such as yourself. Please stay with us as long as you can. You give us Hope.

[@judithberry9574]

My husband is retired from the printing business, he served his time in Vietnam as a medic. He is awaiting word to receive the Soldiers Medal for heroism which got overlooked when he returned home. He rescued several comrades from a burning helicopter. He is my hero, he worked hard all his young life providing for me and our two little girls, I never had to leave them to work. We have been married almost 54 years, we met when we were 17. We love our God, our family, country, and our fellow man. We are white and wish more people especially blacks knew of such unsung heroes as this brilliant doctor. It shamed me the behavior of the white doctor. Thank you for your kind words, there should be more people such as yourself who cares. God bless you.

[@jameswahnee-vn5nt]

@judithberry9574 Thank you. And I so appreciate you taking the time to share you and your husband's story. I just knew there was something spiritual about you. I can feel this and I felt it in your words. God bless you Mr and Mrs Berry. Your life I will not forget.

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Never heard of it ?? Do you live on a deserted island ?😂

[@jameswahnee-vn5nt]

@mikemontgomery7337 you don't have to do a dick just because you can Mikey.

[@AndreiJones-po4or]

As a black law student hearing about Thurgood Marshalls challenges advocating for equal protection for black children in our education system was noteworthy. Similarly, advocating for blue babies livelihood was equally as important. All children deserve to be put in the best possible position. Our unsung black hereos deserve recogniion for many contributions advancing modern society. Thank you for your many blessings!

[@elizabethjarrett8473]

So many people don't know and don't want to hear about the amazing contributions to this world made by black inventors and doctors etc etc etc etc, the list goes on and on. Too many white people have taken credit for the good our race has added to this world because 'God' forbid we lift up our fellow men and women OF COLOR. I.E. the next time a racist white person has a heart bypass, they can thank the black doctor who invented it to save ALL LIVES !!!!

[@margaretgaal937]

I did not know this story…it is so deeply moving. Acknowledgement of the topics and historical difficulties yet, their brilliance shown by Dr Thomas and Dr Blalock is spiritual. The moment in time to help and heal blue babies and heart surgery, there are no words for the courage of these two men and of Dr Thomas’s vision to act and Dr Blalock’s vision…it took two great, great men. God’s guidance present in both.

[@maries9446]

I thank God this gentleman has got his récognition finally he's got his récognition ,for without him th. Dr would maybe never had been able to do what hé did. Thankfully things have changed. A great team and freinship that helped change thé World for thé better for everybody.Thank you ,your memorys live on❤️

[@coastalcamperca2530]

I’m literally sitting in the hospital awaiting a heart procedure. It brings me tears to know that a gifted man survived Jim Crow so that heart patients could live long and happy lives.

[@lynnefaulkner7601]

I'VE WATCHED THIS BEAUTIFUL MOVIE MANY TIMES AND I NEVER FAIL TO CRY AT THE END...THANKS FOR OFFERING QUALITY VIEWING AND ENLIGHTENING PEOPLE OF THE HISTORY OF HEART SURGERY AND THE BRILLIANCE AND HUMILITY OF A COLOURED MAN WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN MANY INNOVATIONS WE WEREN'T AWARE OF PREVIOUSLY...❤

[@katyaflippinov9197]

I hope your procedure went well. Let us know if you can.

[@MalickGaye-jy1qw]

Mos Def has a flair for choosing very meaningful and thought-provoking characters roles.

[@user-os3dv5hh2s]

A super, superb movie showing an unprivileged Aftican American painstakingly aspired and astonished everyone with his all conquering hard and smart work in medical research and science to help and innovate new procedures, techniques and ways. It was most unfortunate that discrimination impeded his college opportunities and he was only recognized when he was elderly. Well, better late than never. Vivien Thomas gave his life to medicine and research. ❤

[@jakejake6029]

Why the old movies full of knowledge, messages, and way better storylines than nowadays movies

[@joycehoward5193]

Because this generation will not listen nor aceppt the wisdom of their elders

[@fevziatilla]

how about they are "woke" now... is not it enough??

[@RobertoLopez-zb5dd]

We are the recipients of this man. My daughter had open heart surgery in 1986 done by Dr. Denton Cooley at the Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cooley walked around with an entourage of medical students and every word he spoke was recorded. Unfortunately she died. She was technically a blue baby born with “transposition of the great vessels” She was 13 months when she died in my arms. I am grateful for this man’s knowledge, it bought me a year I would not have had otherwise.

[@victorwadsworth821]

Always wanted to meet him.

[@RealLiveWorship]

I'm so sorry for your great loss

[@victorwadsworth821]

@@RobertoLopez-zb5dd I talked about the blue baby with my surgeon, great movie about. It's bad but we come aways, God bless

[@UserCF-hs1df]

This absolutely was a very poignant and heartwarming true story of perseverance. I am so glad that this movie came up in my feed.

[@lachanclaimages2810]

Had a quad-truple by-pass surgery at UCLA Medical in Westwood 3 1/2 years ago at the age of 64. Saved my life. I am grateful for all the doctors who have learned from and performed these amazing skills. God continue to guide the hands who perform all of the medical skills. God bless you all doctors! Great film!

[@melodyfletcher7469]

Such a beautiful story. So glad he received that honorary doctorate. So well deserved. He truly paved the way at Johns Hopkins for doctors like Ben Carson. He reminds me of the brilliant mind of George Washington Carver. He used things within his environment to make great inventions. I wonder if he has any patents.

[@jannawalters232]

Johns Hopkins was making owls scream in agony, with painful experiments. Wrote to them, heard nothing back.

[@pizatoboy]

Am not happy they didn't give everything to God,the surgery that became successful it was given to the doctor Vivian a day before the main surgery on the baby,God visited him and gave him a dream to understand, always we should make God known in our lives and everything we do.

[@debramanuel6087]

I'm so glad you mentioned that. Because I always think that very thing. All gifts come from God!

[@bjteacher3721]

@pizatoboy, in their hearts, they know. Also, this is a movie which, clearly a very shortened version of the actual events that took place, could not possibly include everything that was actually said and done during the course of the discovery. Don't be too sure that they did not give glory to God. Remember when Dr. Blalock said: "Are you sure you did this Vivien? This is like something the Lord made." He knows. Blalock may have been prideful (as we all are sometimes), but no one can deny God's work! Also, keep in mind that while we should always praise God with our lips, another way we give God glory is by doing His will. Yes, we should publicly thank God for His help and guidance, but we should also honor Him with our actions. I think that the two doctors did God's will by helping sick people. I praise God that He didn't allow the white men to steal all the credit. So much has been stolen from black men and women. God had to intervene because most white men in those days had no courage to tell the truth.

[@sharonambrose8219]

Amen lease we forget

[@jeanniegliemann3603]

said like a true ignorant sheeple person

[@Iknowknow112]

Do u give your god the credit for all of the babies that died while “he” was mulling over exactly who he was gonna bestow the great secret to? If you’re gonna give your god (your idea of god) credit for the cure why doesn’t he get credit for the disease?

[@SinghSkOASIS]

“Something the Lord Made” is a compelling narrative of triumph over adversity, scientific innovation, and the complex dynamics of a partnership that changed the face of medicine. It is a tribute to the unsung hero, Vivien Thomas, and a reflection on the societal changes that have allowed us to recognize the contributions of all individuals, regardless of race or background.

[@vsreedattasarraju]

Brilliant movie! As a Cardiac surgery resident I feel very proud of the contributions of Dr Blalock, Dr Thomas and Dr Taussing who paved the way. These days TOF surgeries are performed regularly without complications because of their pioneer work 🙏

[@LadyCinnamonGreen]

Awesome! My great-grandmother Amanda S Neal worked in the lab with Dr Vivien Thomas! We’re so proud of her work and contribution. 💜

[@suehofkamp8594]

I am back for my second viewing of this movie What an awesome man Vivian Thomas was! Excellent movie.

[@zittamuabe1488]

It is amazing how God works! I am a Cardiothorasic surgeon in the making, and today I was studying, but I felt a bit discouraged, and I needed an inspiration. I came across the film many weeks ago, and today, in search of an inspiration to keep me going, the Holy Spirit reminded me of this film. By God's grace alone, this was the inspiration that I was looking for... Thank you, Lord Jesus! I got the message, and I am ready to pick up my . This is a confirmation that you are on this journey with me, and I am confident that you will see me to the very end. In Jesus's might name, I have prayed and received AMEN 🙏

[@Tp-bp7mh]

I am deeply moved by this beautiful film. A very good movie. The main actor played very well.

[@mariaparker7545]

What a beautiful film..... it is said that everything comes to he who waits and he surely waited long enough to be recognised, such a beautiful human being......

[@jacqueline4107]

Amazing this happened within my lifetime . So many things we take for granted.

[@Justintm]

One of the best movies ever made.

[@CuddaBD]

God is sooo Good! Bless the Lord for his greatness in making beautiful people like these men !

[@b.visconti1765]

What a pair of Amazing Doctors who demonstrates what two innovated men can do without the thought of color or religion to hold them back from doing Great Things for the Betterment of Mankind..forever in our hearts we Sincerely Thank You❤️🙏

[@KAC-5555]

Oh my .. I never knew about this man that God made for healing ❤️‍🩹 🙏✝️❤️‍🔥

[@terridevi]

I marvel at how eloquently everyone in this movie spoke, even those with a high school education only spoke as if they actually learned proper English.

[@Vinni-STM]

A beautiful story of God's Love for us all. It's not by happenstance, luck or chance that these 2 men crossed paths. It was by God's Divine Intervention 💫 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude. 1Tim 4:4

[@joycehoward5193]

Amen!

[@sharonambrose8219]

Amen

[@ninahdz7021]

We are in 2024, and we still discriminate based on skin color, despite the widespread belief in equality. Rest in peace, Dr. Vivien.

[@cedricdsmith4347]

This man didn't live in one of the mansions off of Roland Ave. but on the 1200 Blk. of Carolina St a lot of people that live in this city black or white doesn't ever know the history. This movie tells the truth.

[@estherhlutei6048]

Is it on north Carolina

[@sedekiman824]

A beautifully made film. There are special people everywhere.

[@margetmiclane188]

This something that we as the World should keep close to heart i lost my eye sight 1992 and do to a car accident my body went throught acomplete change that i say i went Blind and lost sight3 times there is more say and see of this But i thank God the day of my accident when i seek God and Pray to him to take my soul and now I Continue to Pray everyday every day i sim i see thats to Black Doctors who has seen me Bless them Amen.

[@valeriesmith5780]

It's good to see this again; I'm just sorry the sound got deleted at two different points.

[@shortstuff6705]

Blalock was ahead of his time, i mean he listened Dr Helen and took action whilst others were discrediting her for being a woman.

[@leecurtis6354]

They should have paid for him to go to medical school. Cheap and ungrateful. Dr. Blalock got all the credit for the successful surgeries but if it hadn't been for Mr. Thomas, that wouldn't have happened. So, who's the real hero?

[@ghosts4419]

It's about the work.

[@karyngoodenow7078]

You're right Judith...I wept several times at the injustice and will always TAKE THAT KNEE

[@derekbennett1453]

Jesus tole us to sit in the lower seats, so that you can only be asked to sit higher. It may take awhile, but God truly knows best. What we do is always in our hearts, and God, in due time will recognize. No one on this earth may ever acknowledge it, but God will!!

[@LadyCinnamonGreen]

My great-grandmother Amanda Smith Neal worked in the lab with Dr. Vivien Thomas! We are so proud of her contribution to this groundbreaking process and treatment. 💜

[@K.U..]

True stories always touches the heart as Mr. Vivien did.

[@nenad-seguljev]

Dr. Vivien :)

[@tigelemarotsi7670]

We just lost my cousin, he was 52. Had it not been for Dr Thomas he would not have lived this long as he had a heart condition and lived 40 years after the surgery. I feel that this great man should be celebrated more

[@jameswatkins5551]

Movies are no longer like this, inspiring.

[@bradmanwilliams2689]

Great movie I just love to watch it.

[@wendygetscreative2879]

Incredible to see how far medicine has come that now drs operate on babies' hearts while still in utero!

[@ryanmcdonald403]

For those who have a heart, very moving film. ❤

[@joycek.7657]

I saw this movie years ago and have always loved it. My younger daughter did a book report on Mr. Jones and a lot of people had never heard of him.

[@Gannicus-USA]

The young Dr. Who wanted to work with him. Shows you can always learn from somebody else!

[@fitrisepviyantisumardi9544]

God is always good all the times…What belongs to you will always belong to you…Thank you for sharing this great story

[@ishastrega6851]

I love this movie. Mos Def and Alan Rickman bring to life the story of Vivien Thomas.

[@evetko]

Captivating movie. God plants the talent where each betters the other's life and each end up getting what they wanted. ❤ (Saving this as one of my 'loved movies'.)

[@JOSEFAsoto-of1yu]

What a beautiful movie 😊! Medical history makes us reassuring that technology and medicine has advanced tremendously. I really loved the acting and directing of the film. I strongly recommend it.

[@musicwithj1759]

You’re a absolute G for posting this.

[@rowenaharvey9567]

I saw this movie when I was in my 40's now I am 83 years old. I saw the title and I had to see it again.

[@rlkinnard]

Give Blalock some credit even if he should have been a better man when it came to race; he dd a lot more than we ever will.

[@LewisKwaoAnnang]

Thank you Dr Alfred Blalock God bless your soul ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DeepFriedDave]

The way Blalock says "what the fuck is wrong with you" at 17:30 is emmy quality work. Especially with that drawn out "F" 🤣

[@jsykes04111954]

This is how I picture my grandfather who was a surgeon and graduated from Howard University in the late twenties.

[@BeHoly333]

Most amazing movie I’ve seen besides Jesus. This is the second time I’ve seen this movie some years ago. Amazing!

[@ginahochstein3716]

What a shame you muted important historical footage that connected the story to real life events. Why?

[@LonnellWare]

When will talented African Americans ever be respected for their talents in medicine

[@deborahclark1108]

This is great movie. I am so glad I was able to learn about this amazing man. The actors were wonderful !

[@shortstuff6705]

Such an amazing human life story. In the lab Doc and Mr Thomas were a team despite what happened outside. Blalock might not have pushed Vivien to go to varsity due to his short-sightedness but he gave something more for Viv. Vivien was able to nurture future doctors. I also loved that Vivien put his foot down after Doc threw tantrums about the drum shunt. I loved that in the end Vivien chose not to go to Colombia university.

[@camrenwick]

Great film and actors. RIP Alan Rickman

[@margretsims1322]

A very touching movie; thank you kindly!

[@Ezsnippet007]

Thanks to channel owner I was not able to find it on internet Thanks to enlighten me with this great movie 🍿🎥

[@KoMunyong-t7f]

Hi, i Just wanna say thank you for uploading this movie . 🥰

[@TheCdecisneros]

Liked the sign that said he was Director of Laboratories. Remember when he first got there the then director said to bring him a coffee and a doughnut.

[@halim_here]

Such a good inspiring movie man!

[@lindsayjenions2795]

Absolutely wonderful movie! Dr Vivien Thomas should have been given credit at the time... better late than never.

[@sunflowerz54]

This deserved a Oscar Nomination !!! Wonderful movie

[@pdxeddie1111]

well despite the way they give out honorary doctorates like candy this man actually earned his, he was as knowledgeable and skilled about the circulatory system as any doctor could be so it wasn't as if they were giving him anything he earned the title.

[@mignonmorrison6280]

He couldn’t have done that surgery without the black man telling him what to do ,and how to do it. This is how our people have always been treated .we create and they steal and put their names to. It is always been that way in history. Our people have pretty much created everything.

[@MariaPerez-qx1lp]

Beautiful movie ❤🎉 doctors of the past were definitely something else.. Thank God for good doctors 🙏🏻💊 Dr.Thomas was a brilliant mind.

[@victorinovegajr.5319]

This made me dream bigger!!! What an astonishing accomplishment..God bless❤

[@helenahageman7669]

What a great God Who allows us to explore the human body more and more...how complex . How beautiful.. Praise Him for His Creation, mankind...doctors... through this film i am at ease with all this innovations...our body, soul and Spirit...such a wonder.. Thank You LORD OF THE UNIVERSE YESHUA ❤❤❤

[@dianarutherford6593]

Lovely film. Happy happy ending! Thank you!

[@dorthymcbride3384]

People of color are smarter, prettier, and handsome children of god and should never be treated less than human! Some white folks fear them. I love god childrens! ❤

[@cy4330]

What a shame. So little the world knew about this great man of God. All glory to God and His miracles

[@chasinseashells8571]

Good movie but it has sound issues. The sound cuts out in the areas where it goes black and white for the war and protests but laps into the color as well making it impossible to hear.

[@thaongan3445]

Maybe a copyright music

[@noelruiz7478]

2024 and watching Great and touching Movie Thanks for the upload 😊

[@Adennative]

Loved this movie. I was born blue and I was left in an oxygen machine on the third day I got my operation. I had the same one baby Eileen had. But, there is more than an operation to the heart CHD babies can survive but only a patient can tell that just because we got it created it doesn’t mean we are well completely. I believe more research about how the function afterwards. I know I can’t function like whole person. Thank you dr. Vivian Thomas and dr Bloclock along with the women doctor. I know your in heaven.

[@ricjamlig1687]

GOD is the true Hero here. Dream was from God that gave him the solution to an impossible situat. Reminds me of Joseph of the Bible. To keep him humble, God allows us to be broken and be raised up at the right time. So we can say from the heart, to give all the glory to GOD!

[@ricjamlig1687]

Correction: impossible situation

[@daveanderson718]

Well Blalock was definitely a self-righteous megalomanic that much was sure.

[@george5776]

This truly touched my heart and I have to wonder just how many cardiologists / surgeons know this story of DR. Vivian.

[@k_d_writez]

I'm a cardiology technician and my dr. Suggested me this movie..... I'm thinking now. That we are not doctors but not less than that. ❤❤

[@danthomas6587]

Fantastic film. I'll watch anything with Alan Rickman in it. And Kyra Sedgewick. Totally worth watching twice.

[@siddharthbhandarkar159]

Just waiting for him to say "Turn to page 394..."

[@M.HollieRutkowski-yr4hy]

One of the best films I have ever seen!!!

[@HeidiRobinson-ft7vl]

This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.

[@sunalineemoore906]

Wonderful classic Plot as to be above sime ideas and its work well, in the eyes and perspective of wise man as Dr.Alfred...really good one don't missed out ! Thank you fot this channel.

[@barneydenstad2148]

The doc is a terrific mentor. As soon he recognizes Vivien seems to be an excellent student - he mentors him. And no humming either about Vivien being black. In a country whom do have rascist laws being extra suspicous wouldnt be any remarkable... And also, it seems he does have empathy. He uses the animals for testing, but he very apparently HAS empathy to animals. Ps. I see he has a temper; possibly he is mentally not fully stabil. Probably the reason why he is working alone. No white assistant is willing to work for him, and that is why the two foregoing janitors did quit.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Enjoyed this presentation. Educational, inspirational with some great human beings portrayed by some great actors.

[@user-it8cf4gt9b]

An outsanding movie, God is great ❤❤❤

[@stephanierembert2091]

GREAT MOVIE THE LORD MADE BLACK FOLKS WITH AMAZING HANDS AS WELL I LOVE IT.

[@stewartburdett4324]

beautiful and touching movie , thankyou for uploading it,

[@ChristienahRobertsonTravis]

One of my favorite things about God is how He uses the simple to confound the wise. Treasures hidden in plain sight.

[@keithhutchins8803]

It's simply amazing that people were treated as property not too long ago. I'm so glad those times are changing and we can see the evil in that.

[@PortiaTidimalo]

Loved and enjoyed this movie ❤❤❤ worth watching

[@wendyn316]

My sister was a blue baby and she had surgery but sadly passed away the next day in 1957 😢🕊️

[@gayatridesai_1]

Extraordinary story , amazing film ❤