Cancer the emperor of all maladies

DVD 2015

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.

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ISBN:

9781627892773

Description:

3 videodiscs (344 minutes) : sound, colour with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 inches
digital optical
video file DVD video region 1

Target Audience Note:

CHVR: NR

Other Title:

Emperor of all maladies [DVD]
Ken Burns presents Cancer [DVD]

Notes:

Title from container
Special features: interview with the filmmakers; additional scenes
Composer, David Cieri
Narrator, Edward Herrmann ; commentator, Siddhartha Mukherjee
Originally produced as a television program for PBS in 2015
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo
For private home use only
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
Described video for the visually impaired

Contents:

Magic bullets
The blind men and the elephant
Finding an Achilles heel

Control Number:

1191836

UPC:

841887024068

Other Authors:

Ark Media (Firm), production company
Based on (work): Mukherjee, Siddhartha. Emperor of all maladies. DVD
Blistein, David, screenwriter
Burns, Ken, 1953- presenter, screenwriter, television producer
Cieri, David, composer
Dickson, Deborah, television director
Durrance, Chris, television director
Florentine Films, production company
Goodman, Barak, filmmaker, television director, television producer, screenwriter
Herrmann, Edward, 1943-2014, narrator
Laura Ziskin Productions, production company
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher
WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.), production company
Ward, Geoffrey C., screenwriter
Youngelson, Jack, television director

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