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Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh (1997)

6.0 ★19970h 59mEN
Documentary

Directed by Adam Curtis

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

0h 59m

Language

EN

Release

March 19, 1997

Director

Adam Curtis

Overview

In 1951, a woman died in Baltimore, U.S.A. She was called Henrietta Lacks. These are cells from her body. They were taken from her just before she died. They have been growing and multiplying ever since. There are now billions of these cells in laboratories around the world. If massed together, the...

Cast

Fred Garrett

Fred Garrett

Himself

George Gey

George Gey

Himself

Howard Jones

Howard Jones

Himself

Mary Kubicek

Mary Kubicek

Herself

Deborah Lacks Pullum

Deborah Lacks Pullum

Herself

Walter Nelson-Rees

Walter Nelson-Rees

Himself

Roland Pattillo

Roland Pattillo

Himself

Roland Pattillo

Roland Pattillo

Himself

Sadie Sturdivant

Sadie Sturdivant

Herself

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Narrator

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In 1951, a woman died in Baltimore, U.S.A. She was called Henrietta Lacks. These are cells from her body. They were taken from her just before she died. They have been growing and multiplying ever since. There are now billions of these cells in laboratories around the world. If massed together, they would weigh 400 times her original weight. These cells have transformed modern medicine, but they also became caught up in the politics of our age.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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