Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita

Synopsis

Documentary about the experiences of Dr Jack Kessler, chair of Northwestern University’s Neurology department, who shifted his research from finding a cure for diabetes to finding a cure with stem cell research for spinal cord injuries when his teenaged daughter suffered a skiing accident that resulted in paralysis. The film follows Kessler’s progress and sees how he uses his position to argue the benefits of stem cell research in the face of opposition from Christian groups, and in a political climate which saw the then-President George W. Bush veto Stem Cell Research and Enhancement Act of 2005.

NB. Currently only available on import as a Region 1 DVD.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2008

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

animal experiments; medical ethics; medical research; spinal cord; stem cells

Online availability

URI

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/mapping-stem-cell-research-terra-incognita/

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Director

Maria Finitzo

Contributor

Jack Kessler

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

£32.38

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

83 minutes

Year

2012

Production Company

Name

Kartemquin Films

Distributor

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web

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