Something the Lord Made (2004)
Joseph Sargent’s 2004 HBO film. Alan Rickman as Dr. Alfred Blalock, Mos Def as Vivien Thomas. Pediatric heart surgery pioneers.
This page collects the films featuring Kyra Sedgwick reviewed at Master of Worlds: “Critical Care (1997)”, “Phenomenon (1996)”, and “Something the Lord Made (2004)”. Each review examines the performance and the role it plays in the film’s larger design, approaching the work as storytelling first. The collection grows as further titles are added.
Joseph Sargent’s 2004 HBO film. Alan Rickman as Dr. Alfred Blalock, Mos Def as Vivien Thomas. Pediatric heart surgery pioneers.
Sidney Lumet’s 1997 medical satire. James Spader as resident in end-of-life care system. Helen Mirren, Anne Bancroft.
Jon Turteltaub’s 1996 Northern California drama. John Travolta as ordinary mechanic with accelerating capabilities. Robert Duvall in support.