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Countway Cinema: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

February 21st @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

In Person
Promotional poster for the film "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" featuring Oprah Winfrey

Join Countway Library and the Longwood Campus Black Staff Caucus for an in-person viewing of the 2017 movie The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Refreshments will be served!

In 1951, cancerous cells from Henrietta Lacks lead to breakthroughs that change the face of medicine forever. Aided by writer Rebecca Skloot, Deborah Lacks embarks on a quest to learn about the mother she never knew.

Click here to watch the trailer.

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Details

Date: February 21st
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Calendars: Public Events, School-wide Events, University-wide Events
Event types: Social and Community-building Events

Venue

Longwood Campus
Countway Library Rooms 102 & 103
In Person

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