Characters
woman whose cells were taken and used for research
Henrietta Lacks
Giving permission
consent
Where was Henrietta treated?
Johns Hopkins Hospital
What is one major topic in the film?
Science/ ethics
Was Henrietta asked before her cells were taken?
no
Henrietta’s daughter
Deborah Lacks
Immortal cells used in research
HeLa cells
What made Henrietta’s cells special?
They kept growing/ Immortal
What issue did the Lacks family face?
Lack of information and fairness
Why is taking cells without consent wrong?
It violates patient rights
How does Deborah feel about her mother’s cells?
Confused and emotional
Right and wrong behavior
ethics
What did scientists use HeLa cells for?
Medical research and breakthroughs
What does the film show about healthcare?
It can be unequal
Who benefited from HeLa cells?
Scientists and medical community
Why is Deborah important to the story?
She shows the family’s perspective
The main message
central idea
How did the family learn about HeLa cells?
Through research and others
What is a theme about science?
Progress can have consequences
What conflict is shown in the film?
Science vs. human rights
What does Henrietta represent in the film?
the human cost of scientific progress
Unfair treatment of group
inequality
What long-term impact did HeLa cells have?
Major medical discoveries
What message does the film send about ethics?
Patients should be respected and informed
What is the biggest ethical issue in the film?
Using someone’s cells without consent