Movies that are inspired by true events, are either watchable, or too painful to watch. This movie, "Something the Lord Has Made" is really a movie that touched many others. Here we got two men who made history together, despite the times of segregation, and racial inequality. Dr. Alfred Blalock(Alan Rickman) is a fine, yet harried surgeon who takes an African-American maintenance worker as a lab technician. Vivien Thomas(Mos Def) is a carpenter, who wants to get into the medical field. Does he ever get. Dr. Blalock calls him up and helps him with a rather difficult heart surgery. Determination was a main factor for both of these men. Blalock with the medical knowledge, and Thomas for his carpentry knowhow and mental instincts. That gives him the edge. Trust builds up between the two, and his other coworker laughs at his attempts to do better. Thomas has determination, his coworker did not. Another doctor saw his work, and requests him to help him with the surgery. The race gap closes there. If it hadn't been for those two men, history wouldn't have been made. A close friend of mine been there, where they were honored. The ending was a little heart-wrenching, yet motivational at the same time. This movie is a must see! 5 Stars!
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