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Originally Posted by honeychile
Did anyone here read The Immortal of Henrietta Lack? I read it a few years ago, and would like to see the movie (if I haven't missed it!).
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Yes, I read it...very interesting. The science and the impact on informed consent and human subjects research laws were fascinating to me.
I was disappointed with the movie adaptation. The movie totally focuses on Henrietta's daughter, played by Oprah Winfrey. Who is the producer.
It's like in Shakespeare in Love, when the usual leading man Ben Affleck character is told by Shakespeare that Mercutio (his role) is the star of the show, and he gradually figures out as each act/scene is written and rehearsed, that his role is definitely a supporting role.
It's like that. Except Oprah or the screenwriter never figured out that her role was a supporting role in the book, and not the primary focus or take-away from this true story. So, the whole thing feels like 1) an overacted Emmy pitch, and 2) not true to the book's message.
if you see it, I'd like to hear your opinion!