![]() The HeLa cells would divide and be used in multiple medical experiments (vaccines, research, gene maps, pharmaceuticals). They lived longer than any other cells did, in fact, they were hearty enough to multiply and survive prolonged periods of cryogenic freezing. Little did anyone know just how influential those cells would be. You see small glimpses of an unconscious Henrietta in the operating room, surrounded by doctors and then a small sample of her biopsy cells placed in a petri dish for further examination. There wasn’t much medical knowledge about how to treat cervical cance r back in those days. Nobody.We see small snippets of Henrietta with her children, walking around, spending time with her friends and being admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital for a cancerous tumor found in her uterus. I was filled with frustration and rage because nobody should be treated so cruelly. And how tragically her life was cut short – and how glaringly different African American people were treated by the medical field back in the time of the 1950s. The movie uses events from the time that Rebecca reaches out to the Lacks family and also flashbacks, where we see Henrietta Lacks as a real human being, who had a family, friends, feelings and dreams for her children. Nrietta Lacks, her family or the enormous contribution she made posthumously to medicine and science, then I suggest watching this movie, because it will be made clearer to you just how significant this woman was. It is not a feel-good story – rather it is one of a long, painful journey of some sort of redemption on the part of the medical industry and one of painful understanding for the family, mainly Deborah. If you never heard of He This movie is meant to explore all the good that Henrietta’s cell line did for medicine and science from that day forward and yet it also explores the depression and heartache that her children experienced for decades. Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne star as Deborah Lacks, Henrietta’s daughter and Rebecca Skloot, the journalist, in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Charity looks forward to telling more stories on the world’s biggest stages & screens.Watching something about a deceased parent, the pain of loss, the lacking of vital information and family heartache is never an easy film to explore. She is an advocate and educator that knows the power of the arts. Charity was won a Suzy award, been nominated for “Best Actress” at the BronzeLens Film Festival, won "Best Web-Series" at BHFF, and was cast in the Oscar-nominated film SELMA, Constantine (NBC), Mommy Uncensored (Aspire TV), and in Z… The Beginning of Everything (Amazon Prime). Charity has graced the stages of Holland, South Africa and Los Angeles. Charity has studied under Freddie Hendricks, founder of legendary acting troupe Youth Ensemble of Atlanta, attended Tri-Cities VPA Magnet School, and currently co-owns ArtistDirector Media with her husband, Justin Jordan. She is a master story-teller with the ability to create and produce content. He is a proud alumnus of DePauw University, and considers his two lovely children his greatest works of art.Ĭharity Jordan is a world-class actress, writer and producer with a background in drama, and a knack for comedy. ![]() He's also directed National TV Spots for AARP, contributed to the Oscar-nominated SELMA, the box office smash "All Eyes On Me," Marvel's GIFTED Season 1, and amassed almost 20 film & TV credits. ![]() Art Director before transitioning to Film & TV full time. Justin has produced national TV, Print and digital campaigns for AARP, Amtrak, Bermuda Tourism, Coca-Cola, FedEx, Hillshire Farm, Jack Daniel’s, KFC, Roche, Subaru, and the USDA. Justin began his career in advertising as an intern, and after a decade of hard work, earned his way to Sr. His creative storytelling skills have helped garner Oscar and Emmy nominations, Addy awards, jury prizes at film festivals, and captivated global audiences. Justin Jordan is an award-winning Director, Writer, Producer and Graphic Artist for Film, TV, Brand Advertising and New Media.
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