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Partners of the Heart (2003) - Relay

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2003 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Andrea Kalin

Partners of the Heart

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Synopsis

Against the backdrop of segregation, Vivien Thomas, a black carpenter with a genius for surgery, and Dr. Alfred Blalock, a renowned white surgeon, dared to defy medical gospel by forging a partnership that changed the course of medical history.

Details

GenreDocumentary

Release Date2003-01-01

Runtime55 min

Main Audio LanguageEnglish

CountriesUS

Production CompanySpark Media

IMDb

Keywords

Biography, Social Issues, History, Inspirational, Lighthearted, Educational, Alfred Hitchcock, Black Cinema, Health, Science, Healthcare, Friendship, Women Filmmakers, Non-Narrative, Amusing, Family Friendly, Profound, Uplifting, Feel-Good

Advisory

All Audiences

Festivals

St. Louis International Film Festival
Nashville Independent Film Festiva
High Falls Film Festival
American Black Film Festival
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Bermuda International Film Festival
Hollywood Black Film Festival
Memphis Film Festival
Atlanta Film Festival

Awards

Erik Barnouw Award for Best Historical Documentary
Telly Award
CINE Golden Eagle
Gold Jury Award Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival
National Endowment for the Humanities Top 50

Cast

Morgan Freemanas Narrator

Courtney B. Vanceas Vivien Thomas (voice)

Beau Jamesas Dr. Alfred Blalock

Christopher Haleyas Vivien Thomas

Crew

Andrea Kalindirector, writer

Lou Potterwriter

Links

Partners of the Heart - Spark Media

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