07 Mar Telluride Science & Original Thinkers: (Final) Film For Thought, “Of Medicine & Miracles,” 3/11!
Over the winter, Telluride Science and Original Thinkers partnered on “Film for Thought,” a series of compelling screenings and presentations. The events have taken place this winter at the new home of Telluride Science,& Innovation Center (formerly The Depot).
The focus of “Film for Thought” has been to bring the Telluride community together in pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the complicated time we are living in through the power of story and film.
The final program in the series continues on Tuesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 pm, with a screening of “Of Medicine and Miracles. The event is free and open to the public with support from the Telluride Medical Center Foundation.
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“Of Medicine and Miracles” is a compelling documentary that chronicles the groundbreaking journey of pioneering immunologist and oncologist Dr. Carl June in his quest to cure cancer. Dr. June focused on the inspiring story of five-year-old Emily Whitehead. The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ross Kauffman.
“Of Medicine and Miracles “provides an intimate look into Dr. June’s innovative work in immunotherapy, highlighting the challenges and triumphs in developing CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment that reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to target cancer. The film showcases the profound impact of this therapy on patients like Emily, offering hope and insight into the future of cancer treatment.
Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage in a live conversation via Zoom with both Dr.June and Kauffman. The discussion will be moderated by David Holbrooke, Executive Director, Original Thinkers.
“With the Innovation Center as our home, we’re thrilled to be able to partner with other nonprofits and open our doors to the community for engaging programs that inspire fresh ideas and creative thinking,” said Executive Director Mark Kozak. “Partnering with Original Thinkers and the Telluride Medical Center was a natural fit as the film explores the intersection of science, medicine, and innovation.”
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