Title:
Cancer : the emperor of all maladies / Ken Burns presents ; 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 ; written by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns, Barak Goodman & David Blistein ; directed by Jack Youngelson and Barak Goodman.
Author:
Goodman, Barak, filmmaker, television director, television producer, screenwriter.
Burns, Ken, 1953- presenter, screenwriter, television producer.
Ward, Geoffrey C., screenwriter.
Television adaptation of (work): Mukherjee, Siddhartha. Emperor of all maladies.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), broadcaster.
Florentine Films, production company.
WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.), production company.
Publication Information:
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2015]
©2015
Call Number:
RC275 .C36 2015 DISCS1-3
Abstract:
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.
Edition:
Widescreen.
ISBN:
9781627892773
Physical Description:
3 videodiscs (approximately 6 hr., that is 5 hr., 44 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
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."
Contents:
Magic bullets -- The blind men and the elephant -- Finding an Achilles heel.
Special features: Interview with the filmmakers -- Additional scenes.
Personal Subject:
Reading Level:
TV parental guidelines rating: TV-14 (parents strongly cautioned; this program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age).
Terms Governing Use:
Public performance rights - CGC
