| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B+ |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | C |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
| Run Time: | 107 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 18 May 2010 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
In the film, Dr. Stonehill claims that scientists are more interested in research than money. What do you think he means by this? Do you think that is true? What role does money play in research?
How are cooperation and competition depicted in this story? Which option do you think ensures the best and fastest results? Why does the drug company promote competition between its core research groups?
What personal challenges and affronts do John and Robert face during the process of developing their drug therapy?
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Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
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