Something the Lord Made

Name: Something the Lord Made
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 2004
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 8

2004 · 1h 50m · TV Movie, Drama

IMDb 8.0

Watch it tonight. This is a gripping, well-crafted drama about medical innovation and friendship that earned its 8.0 rating—it's the kind of solid, meaningful film that rewards your time with genuine emotional weight and compelling performances.

Plot

A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

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