Cancer, the emperor of all maladies (DVD) [video recording (DVD)] / a film by Barak Goodman ; a production of Florentine Films, Laura Ziskin Pictures and WETA Washington, D.C. in association with Ark Media ; Ken Burns presents ; executive producer, Ken Burns ; written by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns, Barak Goodman & David Blistein ; directed by Jack Youngelson and Barak Goodman ; series producer, Barak Goodman.
Format:
[video recording (DVD)] /
Edition:
Widescreen.
Publisher:
Distributed by PBS Distribution
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
3 videodiscs (approximately 6 hr.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Documentary. "Based on the book The emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee.". "The following program contains mature content which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.". Narrator, Edward Herrmann ; commentator, Siddhartha Mukherjee. Originally produced as a television program for PBS in 2015.
Contents:
Special features: Interview with the filmmakers -- Additional scenes.
Summary:
Presents a history of cancer, from ancient times to the present day. Includes stories of contemporary patients and examines the latest scientific research which might indicate that we are on the brink of a lasting cure.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.