Originally premiered on HBO in May, 2004, Something The Lord Made is the story of two men - an ambitious white surgeon and a gifted black carpenter turned lab technician - who defied the racial strictures of the Jim Crow South and together pioneered the field of heart surgery.
You'll find a wealth of material on the film at HBO's site. Brew yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a good read. Of particular interest are the features in the top right - interviews with the actors and director, and a tab called Share Your Story, which leads to real stories from website users who knew the doctors or had experiences related to racism and segregation.
What stories do you have about that period of time in America's history?
Here are a few reviews of the film:
Slate.com
Good News Film Reviews
Movie Freak.com - The Film Palace
What did you think of the movie? Do you agree with the reviews, or have a different perspective?
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