In 1940's America, it's considered impossible to operate on the heart. It's also taboo to treat colored people as equals. But whether by fate or divine intervention, both of these beliefs are about to be challenged when Vivien Thomas (Mos Def) begins working as a lab assistant of Dr. Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman), and the two begin exploring the medical frontiers of cardiac surgery. Get the movie review and more. »
| Overall: | A |
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| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | C |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
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| Video Release: | 24 Jan 2005 |
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