In this 2017 film directed by George C. Wolfe, Oprah Winfrey stars as Deborah Lacks, the daughter of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without her knowledge in the 1950s and became one of the most important tools in medicine. The narrative follows Deborah’s journey to learn about the mother she never knew and understand the impact of her mother’s immortal cells on scientific research. The film delves into themes of ethics, race, and the intersection of personal and scientific histories. While it did not receive major awards, it offers a compelling look at a true story that changed the medical world. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.