The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Brief Information

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an upcoming drama television film directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Oprah Winfrey. It is based on the book of the same name by Rebecca Skloot and documents the story of Henrietta Lacks, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in the 1950s, and whose cancer cells (later known as HeLa) would change the course of cancer treatment. The film will be broadcast on HBO on April 22, 2017.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks News

• 'The Wire' and 'House of Cards' star Reg E. Cathey dies at 59
• Oprah Winfrey says she "will never run" for president
• Oprah Winfrey stars in 'The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks' first trailer
• Oprah Winfrey to star in director Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle In Time' movie