Based on true story "Something the Lord Made" Biography, TV Movie, Drama, Alan Rickman, movie

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  • @cookingwithchefsandra1215
    @cookingwithchefsandra1215 Год назад +1188

    This movie is so powerful, I shared it with my son, who now is attending the same school to become a cancer specialist, all I could say I’m a proud black mother thank you Jesus ❤

    • @oluwajuwonlo_realestate
      @oluwajuwonlo_realestate Год назад +34

      His gonna be a great doctor

    • @abiyamberber8773
      @abiyamberber8773 Год назад +28

      Congrats! I commend you for being a great parent raising a son to become cancer specialist not to mention in one of the toughest medical schools to get in.

    • @malia3322
      @malia3322 Год назад

      I pray God bless your son on his journey to specializing in cancer🤍congratulations!!!

    • @MantwaFonoza
      @MantwaFonoza Год назад +11

    • @brandonwilliams5526
      @brandonwilliams5526 Год назад +15

      Congratulations

  • @nicolemccarty8776
    @nicolemccarty8776 Год назад +285

    Mos Def…. Is definitely an underrated Actor!! He’s brilliant in every movie I’ve seen him in . 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @sluggzmcgee6272
    @sluggzmcgee6272 Год назад +839

    I'm in awe of Dr. Thomas. The way that man handled himself with such grace, poise, and humility, in and out of that operating room, despite everything he had been through, was just incredible (for lack of a better term). Everyone has a heart, but his was truly Something The Lord Made. Rest peacefully, Dr. Thomas, and thank you. It's a shame we didn't give you your flowers when it actually counted.

    • @ToOpen6seven
      @ToOpen6seven Год назад +49

      What a beautiful and very truthful comment.

    • @m.divine1770
      @m.divine1770 Год назад +33

      You just gave him his flowers. He heard you. 😊

    • @dancingnature
      @dancingnature Год назад +22

      Oh he got his flowers , he taught world famous heart surgeons like Denton Cooley

    • @SusieMarie-57
      @SusieMarie-57 Год назад +33

      Yes, Dr Thomas was an amazing man, and so many of you keep mentioning about it being a shame that he did not get his flowers 💐 when alive, Guess what -many special people are not concerned about recognition from the World nor man’s adulation!!! Don’t you all get it??? That’s why he was able to focus and do exactly what the Lord had purposed & planned for him & he needed the other doctor- they were joined together for the for the greater good - both men admired each other & knew together they would solve the surgical problem in order to help those who needed it! Many lives were changed for the better due to these two men that made it their mission to stick with it through thick & thin- all the while dealing with the attacks of the devil, who is always out to steal, kill & destroy every good thing the LORD God gives us! Dr Thomas is enjoying his reward in Heaven! And a life of obedience to the LORD and following Jesus and His teachings & Word is the best each of us can do!

    • @kingspresence7047
      @kingspresence7047 Год назад +5

      Yes amen ❤️

  • @nicx4007
    @nicx4007 Год назад +359

    This movie is a testament to God's gifts. If you use them to glorify him, HE will reward you. If you wait for man to reward you, it will leave you bitter and angry. The fact remains that Dr Thomas , through his humility, used the gifts GOD gave him, to save lives and teach other doctors to save more lives. This is a true blessing .

    • @macmuhnpro
      @macmuhnpro Год назад +6

      Thank you for those words.. I will remember them as I knew them in theory.. but I can relay a better message to the real rewards to being alive and to our Purpose to our life an the Suffering therin!! 🎉❤🎉😊😊

    • @dianapanetta
      @dianapanetta Год назад +7

      Did I like this movie?
      No. I LOVED IT!❤😊

    • @rheajugoon3079
      @rheajugoon3079 Год назад +6

      I loved it God said do what you do and do it to the best of your ability and he will reward you when the day comes.

    • @tyeshapage5264
      @tyeshapage5264 8 месяцев назад +2

      Amen

    • @juniperabbott2614
      @juniperabbott2614 7 месяцев назад +7

      Wanting to glorify God as well. helpful advice too, praise God!

  • @KevinKerwin
    @KevinKerwin 9 месяцев назад +100

    I watched this in 2004 and never forgot it. Working in technology sometimes I would have to connect electronics without seeing with my eyes. I would see with my hands. When it would connect, I would smile and say Something the Lord Made. Now I will be going for a quadruple bypass on March 25th, 2024. Somehow mention of this movie came up today in the news and I watched it one more time. I will be benefitting from the Work of this man and thinking about Something the Lord made. Thank you, Dr Thomas.

    • @lyvonne2446
      @lyvonne2446 8 месяцев назад +12

      May your surgery be successful, and may you recover quickly and completely.

    • @patriciaperry-higgins6269
      @patriciaperry-higgins6269 8 месяцев назад +8

      Praying that your surgery was a great success and that you have a speedy recovery.

    • @BeHolistic
      @BeHolistic 8 месяцев назад +4

      I hope your surgery went smoothly and you are recovering well. Blessings on your recovery.

    • @DoBetterEachDay
      @DoBetterEachDay 8 месяцев назад +5

      I pray you’re recovering well and that your surgery was a success. God bless you and yours and please let us know how you are doing when you’re able.

    • @gb3776
      @gb3776 7 месяцев назад +3

      Let us know how your surgery went. I pray it was successful.

  • @prosperity.
    @prosperity. Год назад +131

    I'm so glad he received his recognition and honors while he was alive, Dr. Vivien Thomas 💯📃🥼🩺👏🏽we salute you!

  • @reanne6740
    @reanne6740 Год назад +137

    My baby has benefited from the work these two doctors have pioneered. She had heart surgery in the first year of her life and is now in school healthy and well. Important to let God lead our life.

    • @D.louise122
      @D.louise122 Год назад +13

      My grandson also at 2 days old. He was a blue baby. He's 19 now and wonderful.🙌✝️❤️ Praise the Lord for this wonderful man. ❤

    • @Xcoming2
      @Xcoming2 Год назад

      umm... no. god will let you die.
      Man can help make you live.

    • @teresawicks-kq3bq
      @teresawicks-kq3bq Месяц назад +5

      ​@@Xcoming2Your wrong. God gives man the ability to help ppl live if thats God's will😊

    • @blindknitter
      @blindknitter Месяц назад

      ​@@Xcoming2Man can give you eternal life? First I heard of it. When did this happen?

  • @celineleeuwe1206
    @celineleeuwe1206 Год назад +96

    So much was stolen from him; first his money than the recognition . But his humble heart didn't allow him to deny his given talent and Gods calling. Thank you Dr. Vivian Thomas for what you gave to mankind❤

    • @DavidFuller2036
      @DavidFuller2036 3 месяца назад +4

      Yes Celine this is a great lesson. It reminded me to do all my work for God to see.

    • @womenproverbs8
      @womenproverbs8 2 дня назад

      Our Ancestors Suffered From So Much Denial & Emotional Trauma In This USA Racist Society, Yet We Endured & Bcuz We Are Godly Chosen & Talented In Our Fields We Triumphed Victoriously Without The Bitterness As The Bitter Transforms Into Sweet Humbleness & Pure Love♥️🌍❤️‍🩹🦅

  • @KabeloTube
    @KabeloTube Месяц назад +6

    One of the best Movies Ever. It shows humanity transcending Melanin.

  • @AquarianQueen67
    @AquarianQueen67 Месяц назад +25

    This is part of the cardiac world that I am part of for the last 30 years. Having the blessing to have pioneers like Dr Thomas and Dr Blalock have changed the world in medicine. The fact that no one at the time touched the heart during those days and having these two pioneers have the courage to move forward is phenomenal. With the skill and bravery of these two brilliant men, we have been able to advance so far in cardiac surgery and procedures. ❤

  • @akuafayettegoosesense
    @akuafayettegoosesense Год назад +854

    I am so impressed with the information laced with history and how being Black is an honor to the ability to survive in deep prejudice....I too am a survivor...Thank you.

  • @mgmassey174
    @mgmassey174 Год назад +399

    Because of Dr Vivien Thomas, my mother had successful open heart surgery in 1966

    • @PeaceofIsrael1234
      @PeaceofIsrael1234 Год назад +13

      Excellent! Praise God🎉❤

    • @covenanteforuoku3158
      @covenanteforuoku3158 Год назад +11

      Wow!

    • @mgmassey174
      @mgmassey174 Год назад

      @@covenanteforuoku3158 Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA
      She was born with a valve defect. I was ten.
      Still unpacking her showing me her scars and wonder often if her experiences are why I'm terrified of doctors.
      She had good care .I have not and am still searching for my childhood medical records.

    • @Joy-fm5sp
      @Joy-fm5sp 10 месяцев назад +9

    • @teliciajordan6003
      @teliciajordan6003 8 месяцев назад +9

      Praise the Lord. I was born in that year 1966

  • @connect2christ531
    @connect2christ531 Год назад +390

    An absolutely beautiful story of a man who had had a dream and a humble heart; served others for decades; and in the end, he was finally and truly honored.

    • @annprasad3579
      @annprasad3579 Год назад +15

      Those who truly exalt and give glory to God for their talent and contribution to success testimonies, are truly exalted in heavens

    • @PeaceofIsrael1234
      @PeaceofIsrael1234 Год назад +8

      Amen❤

    • @IRENE-t4u
      @IRENE-t4u Год назад +7

      "PERSISTENCE, COMMITMENT, DETERMINATION"❤

    • @johnroe2002
      @johnroe2002 Год назад +1

      All glory comes to he.who wants on the Lord who truly gets the utmost glory. Hallelujah Amen ❤

    • @tracia.7604
      @tracia.7604 Год назад +4

      was the best movie I ever watched ❤ Dr. VIVIAN THOMAS you are the greatest ❤️. Thanks Robert for sharing

  • @evangelistphylicia_1stlady
    @evangelistphylicia_1stlady Год назад +19

    I Am sooooooooo impress with Dr Vivian Thomas.
    1. He didn't change his name.
    2. He was still humble and didn't allow pride to overwrite his decisions.
    These led to him being honoured at the end. BRAVO👏! Luv💞!

  • @fernandoestrada38
    @fernandoestrada38 3 месяца назад +23

    For anyone watching this film. Be inspired by your craft. Let that passion drive the course of your life. And hold on tight and Never give up. Because a life that’s passionate. Is a life well spent. Even if you’re the only one patting yourself on your back, that notice you through your proud moments. Just remember we are just visitors here on earth. Be inspired be bold in pursuing your dreams. Someone’s counting on you.

    • @dionsaystrawberry9688
      @dionsaystrawberry9688 26 дней назад +1

      Your comment was the icing on the cake to such an incredibly amazing movie! Thk you!

    • @fernandoestrada38
      @fernandoestrada38 26 дней назад

      @@dionsaystrawberry9688 Thank You for your kind words 😊

  • @patriciaannrobinson6891
    @patriciaannrobinson6891 Год назад +338

    I had not seen this movie in a while it had me in tears again. Dr. Thomas didn't need to go to medical school he just needed to be in the right place and God taught him to be a doctor, sometimes you just need to be in the right place at the right time and God will do it the rest.

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад +3

      Hello Patricia, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

    • @benmulenga2648
      @benmulenga2648 Год назад +7

      Exactly!... In any case, who taught the first professor and Doctor?..which class in medical school did he go to or attend?... wasn't he bestowed that title "Doctor/Professor" without even going to medical school, rather, through his innovation?
      This man Vivien Thomas was the classroom, lecture room and library himself!.…he didn't need to sit in a classroom!
      It's gratifying that in the end he got recognized for his works!

    • @tiss228
      @tiss228 10 месяцев назад

      Beautiful way to tell the story of the life of Dr. Thomas. I love that it's accessible. Spreading it far & wide

    • @viviandawson3633
      @viviandawson3633 7 месяцев назад +4

      God is the Doctor in Jesus Christ name Amen, we work through his grace and mercy.

    • @sarahani8709
      @sarahani8709 3 месяца назад

      Very true

  • @lassohamoonga6000
    @lassohamoonga6000 Год назад +254

    And I quote "It's not about you. It's about the work. I like the work." Now that's a calling from God right there. Indeed something the Lord himself made. I love this movie.

  • @LisaFerguson-jv7ew
    @LisaFerguson-jv7ew Год назад +304

    Love this movie because even though society doesn't recognize you God always does. And Dr Vivian finally got to see what God had put inside him and no one can take it away from you.

  • @D.louise122
    @D.louise122 Год назад +29

    Wow, what a wonderful man. Someday I'll shake his hand and thank him for the life of my grandson, Caleb. He was a blue baby. He's 19 now and on his way to becoming a good man. I praise God for Dr Vivian Thomas.

  • @kylady124
    @kylady124 Год назад +41

    This movie is an epic documentation of a brilliant man's undauntable spirit in spite of rampant racism and economic collapse.This is a real masterpiece, a true-life account that will leave a lasting impression. Thank you so much for making it available.

  • @JohnBosco.1308
    @JohnBosco.1308 Год назад +43

    When I walk through Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, I always take a moment at his statue. Impressive, indeed

  • @patriciatimmerman2625
    @patriciatimmerman2625 Год назад +177

    Thank you for the opportunity to see this wonderful movie. Dr. Vivien Thomas was a brilliant man and intellect. His grace and humility were beautiful. An amazing man, I'm sure his family was very proud of him, and justly so. As so often happens, the people so deserving of recognition for their huge contributions and innovations, never receive it or recieve it belatedly. RIP Dr Thomas.

    • @cordellvallar843
      @cordellvallar843 Год назад +9

      Profoundly said

    • @slideshow_channel
      @slideshow_channel  Год назад

      👍

    • @fayeeisener4359
      @fayeeisener4359 Год назад +21

      Heartbreaking watching this brilliant, gifted young medical genius treated so poorly. He had so much to offer, but was stymied by lack of financial means, limited opportunity, bigotry, racism, snobbery and ignorance. It boggles the mind to think how much greater medical progress could have been accelerated if Vivienne had been afforded the educational opportunities he truly merited.

    • @janiceharley9051
      @janiceharley9051 Год назад +12

      ​@@fayeeisener4359 Excellence at best! Blessed Mr. Vivian Thomas

    • @chrispotter1423
      @chrispotter1423 Год назад

      ​@@fayeeisener4359o5

  • @BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy
    @BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy Год назад +70

    While in the Army, I served as a Combat Medic and saved four lives, and that was the greatest feeling in the world!

    • @jtsmathstutoring
      @jtsmathstutoring Год назад +2

      Amen and Amen. We'll done. Thanks for sharing your testimony.

    • @Mspuddin67
      @Mspuddin67 Год назад

      Amen! Thank you for your service.

    • @Imabadfisherman
      @Imabadfisherman Месяц назад

      My life was saved by a corpsman on two occasions. They were badass angel provided by our great nation

  • @maggiejimenez45mj
    @maggiejimenez45mj Год назад +21

    What an amazing story. As a mother of a daughter who had open heart surgery God bless these Dr's. God bless their bravery and persistence. Without them and their work my daughter may not be here. God is so very good.

  • @MissTzone
    @MissTzone Год назад +90

    It's obvious to have compassion for Dr. Thomas. I believe Dr. Blalock was a good man, and Dr. Thomas would not have completed his mission on Earth without Dr. Blalock. They were soul mates and they loved each other. This was their journey. It's not about recognition. It was about saving lives. God saw fit to exalt Dr. Thomas when the time was perfect and profound. Bless them both. They couldn't have done anything without each other.

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Pretty, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

    • @isashar7949
      @isashar7949 10 месяцев назад +15

      Too many blacks were robbed of their contributions that’s a soul crushing experience that matters.

    • @patsym3679
      @patsym3679 7 месяцев назад +5

      Spot on! Dr Blalock was an equally extraordinary man to have given Dr Thomas this chance in the first place. Such inspiration for us in the medical field as well!

    • @beautifully_scarred_lea
      @beautifully_scarred_lea 7 месяцев назад +4

      ​@isashar7949, it's that line of thinking that will continue to keep blacks down. Seeking approval from society knowing it will never come instead of praising God for what they have. Everything in God's time. Not our own.

    • @sharonabend
      @sharonabend 7 месяцев назад +1

      You are very wise to have discerned this wonderful and complex relationship between truly gifted men.

  • @barbaracross4933
    @barbaracross4933 Год назад +81

    Not enough appreciation for this wonderful story!!! Our almighty lord himself must be greatly pleased by him.

  • @kanayishalanguageinstitute7426
    @kanayishalanguageinstitute7426 Год назад +289

    No one can take away the gift the Lord has put inside of you.

    • @E-Kat
      @E-Kat 7 месяцев назад

      Really? So the Lord has also made people without any gifts, all kinds of bad people, murderers.
      Thank you Lord for making our lives such a misery .

    • @jonathanmukanda4207
      @jonathanmukanda4207 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@E-Kateveryone has a gift but you can’t get it until you know who you are. But we too busy wasting time on internets watching raps and things that damages our minds

    • @a.k.88HisWay
      @a.k.88HisWay Месяц назад

      @@jonathanmukanda4207gifts are without repentance! Everyone is gifted by God. Not everyone knows how to use it properly/correctly without Holy Spirit

    • @UanahAbsolom-i1v
      @UanahAbsolom-i1v Месяц назад

      Sinning is not a gift, it's the ignorance of one's gift.

  • @Katie-ul5cm
    @Katie-ul5cm 4 месяца назад +16

    Movies on RUclips have never been free for me like this!! Thankyou so much!!

  • @cherylking-yw6zb
    @cherylking-yw6zb Год назад +23

    When l was just a young woman working in the Radiology Department in Birmingham,Alabama in the 70’s l remember all the talk about how Drs were starting to operate on hearts and there was a Dr Blaylock from up East was working on perfecting it. When l happened on this movie l had no idea that this is what it was all about. Also that there was a Mr Thomas working along side Dr Blaylock. And l also see why now. l am also very glad and proud they finally recognized Mr Thomas for his hard work. I believe he was the smart on who really perfected heart surgery. I am also very glad he was given his due recognition before he died.

  • @adrienneashby8465
    @adrienneashby8465 Год назад +46

    This was an excellent movie. I did not know about Dr. Vivien Thomas. What an amazing human being he was.

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Adrienne, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

  • @philipbuonpastore845
    @philipbuonpastore845 Год назад +17

    These are the kind of movies I would watch anytime. A simply excellent movie.

  • @MelodyTKnox
    @MelodyTKnox Год назад +23

    What a powerful story! Thank you, Dr. Thomas! So many who came behind you, stand on your shoulders. Thank you!

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Melody, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

  • @7130Jane
    @7130Jane Год назад +133

    Oh God, I cried so much towards the end of the movie. Racism and prejudice have deprived many men and women of colour from getting the recognition they so deserve.

    • @DavidFuller2036
      @DavidFuller2036 3 месяца назад +9

      Jane, I am saddened because of prejudice that exists in this world. It should not be. I am not black or even brown but am a human being who loves my human family, all of them.

    • @Isisda
      @Isisda 3 месяца назад +5

      I didn’t cry. It just made me incredibly angry because I’m part black as a Puerto Rican that understands racism so well I felt this was betrayal towards Mr. Thomas.

    • @SandraWilliamsSmith
      @SandraWilliamsSmith 2 месяца назад +3

      ​@@Isisda
      Dr Vivien Thomas

    • @brownsweetie4760
      @brownsweetie4760 2 месяца назад +1

      It just melts my heart and it's so inspirational and Dr. Thomas was so humble, forgiving and talented 💞
      For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life 🙌🏾 John 3:16

    • @Hezzee
      @Hezzee Месяц назад

      I just watched it and cried to.

  • @tzmythos
    @tzmythos 6 месяцев назад +18

    BEAutiful movie about a beautiful person with a god-given gift. A reminder of how ignorant a society can be. Thank God for the rebels and the individuals who listen to their own hearts..

  • @dannij7081
    @dannij7081 Год назад +18

    RIP Dr. Thomas. Thank you for your wonderful contributions to our society.

  • @coreyhaga2623
    @coreyhaga2623 Год назад +99

    Outstanding Story of a great man with a gift from Heaven to save lives .

  • @julietbartulin3576
    @julietbartulin3576 Год назад +31

    Thank you for this movie, humility is better than pride, God bestowed more graces, and heavenly gift, to those Heart filled with Humbleness.
    It’s a great movie, Bravo!!

  • @selamuyhabena7038
    @selamuyhabena7038 Год назад +16

    This movie is inspiring. I love the way he Vivien thought himself and very comfortable on his work. And I love how the other doctor is open-minded and willing to learn from Vivien

  • @theLordsboy
    @theLordsboy Год назад +25

    A beautiful story. I love the very real struggle that many of us go through -- the need to be recognized without being honored. Vivien Thomas is the kind of hero that the world needs. Well done movie makers. Well done LORD of hosts!

  • @carolliver2533
    @carolliver2533 Год назад +35

    What a great movie! I bawled my eyes out! I am so glad he finally got the recognition he deserved. We r all equal in the eyes of God🙏

  • @nataliaisaac5133
    @nataliaisaac5133 Год назад +17

    This movie had me in tears. Filled me with pride. Great pride.

  • @lasaundram28
    @lasaundram28 Год назад +243

    When everyone looks past color and open their eyes only then will one truly see what the Lord has made. Dr Vivien is an inspiration to me. Inspite of the obstacles and setbacks he continued to move forward doing the Lords work with such poise grace and class. He did what he had to do so that he could do what he really wanted to do. He wanted to save lives and that's what he did. It brought tears to my eyes that they didnt acknowledge him or give him his flowers when he really would've appreciated it the most. Dr Vivien Thomas thank you. ❤

    • @andrewp.schubert2417
      @andrewp.schubert2417 Год назад +6

      🙏

    • @shula2610
      @shula2610 Год назад +7

      I also cried....why life has to be like that. When u want something d most...you don't get it n time passes n to you cant not recover it. 😢

    • @merolynkerowa9614
      @merolynkerowa9614 Год назад +14

      So true❤but in the end God honored him

    • @marciasamuels1679
      @marciasamuels1679 Год назад +9

      Well That Doctor gave him the opportunity know matter the obstacles and the setback God always put things as well as people in place for mankind to use it to do what ever to God be the Glory 🙏🏽♥️

    • @josephcrawford2359
      @josephcrawford2359 Год назад +8

      Normal racist behavior that we deal with daily.
      One day the bigots will definitely regret. PROMISE you that.

  • @stephenmcgraw9466
    @stephenmcgraw9466 Месяц назад +7

    As a black American. This movie was simply beautiful. This is what America can truly be. We are all fortunate to be Americans. God bless America.

  • @dw1617
    @dw1617 Год назад +5

    Love movies like this. Based on true stories that most of us have never heard of but should know. Show your children and grands this movie.

  • @teresamerklin4614
    @teresamerklin4614 Год назад +18

    Finally getting the credit he deserves!! It's all he ever wanted. To be acknowledged!!❤
    Thank God Dr. Blalock took him under his wing and allowed him the ability to soar!🎉

  • @donnameyer224
    @donnameyer224 Год назад +44

    He was an amazing man possessing God given talent, character, and intellect, a real blessing to mankind.

  • @natashahutchinson8403
    @natashahutchinson8403 Год назад +16

    This show teaches one how to remain humble in difficult circumstances and at the right time the Lord God Jehovah will exalt you. Humility.

  • @Sanfor9
    @Sanfor9 Год назад +17

    Extraordinary movie...so compelling and touching. As a doctoral student who went through many years not being recognized for significant work, I can relate yet only imagine the pain of his journey. But the joy exceeds it! Had to slap my mom to wake after she fell asleep watching this. A must-watch! Excellent movie!

  • @carmenbrock5964
    @carmenbrock5964 Год назад +62

    It's heart breaking to know that Mr. Vivian Thomas didn't get the opportunity to full fill his dream of becoming an actual doctor. The expertise and scientific gifts he had are unbelievable. One can only imagine if he was given the opportunity to go to college. However, he followed his heart & was given the recognition he deserved in the end. I am happy this American history along with so many others are documented.

    • @natashajohnson588
      @natashajohnson588 Год назад

      Btw I’m 49 years old ❤

    • @natashajohnson588
      @natashajohnson588 Год назад

      I’m very proud ❤

    • @thebountyhunter2783
      @thebountyhunter2783 Год назад +3

      So true, there are many people today in the same circumstances as Dr. Thomas. They never get the chance to show their true abilities.

    • @aleiciabarrett6164
      @aleiciabarrett6164 11 месяцев назад

      Yes because he didn’t have money to go neither could he joined the doctor photo even though he was the main one deserving to stand alongside dr.blalock . But I’m so glad he got his recognition from the hospital and else where and that all those doctors bare witness of him being present in that operation . Plus those in the lab.

    • @chrisandaniel4594
      @chrisandaniel4594 10 месяцев назад +1

      He became a lab technician, Drs. Assistant Medical researcher , Teaching Surgeon in reality Mr is used to distinguish Dr. From Surgeons

  • @tywanawright531
    @tywanawright531 Год назад +3

    One of my favorite movies of all times. I have watched this so many times over the years. Glad I found it here and can share it with my kids.

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Tywana, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

  • @Rosie05610
    @Rosie05610 Год назад +229

    What a amazing biography of a amazing man Dr Vivien Thomas who GOD had so
    graciously gifted, it is so heartbreaking that he never made it to medical school. As
    I'm sure he would have been a brilliant surgeon.

    • @gailkshaw
      @gailkshaw Год назад +45

      That tragedy pales in comparison to the synergistic work he & Dr Blaylock accomplished as they collaborated to save the lives of babies. Blaylock, while a brilliant man himself, couldn’t have done it alone.
      As Joseph said in Scripture “what you meant for evil, God meant for good.” God’s Hand was on Vivien Thomas in a mighty way. V. Thomas actually was a brilliant surgeon; he taught others there at John’s Hopkins & in doing so, accomplished far more than a single Dr/surgeon could have.

    • @Sourptchh_rawwww
      @Sourptchh_rawwww Год назад +12

      Amen!!

    • @Lucystevealice
      @Lucystevealice Год назад +20

      😢he didn't make it to medical school coz he was wearing a black skin so sad

    • @shellyscholz1256
      @shellyscholz1256 Год назад +19

      @@Lucystevealicethe whites in those days rejecting him was, sadly, expected. But the black college administrator? That had to hurt worse.

    • @Lelough_
      @Lelough_ Год назад +13

      ​@@gailkshawit doesn't pale. It's a travesty that all those other doctors smiled being thanked for the work they didn't do.

  • @rosethamarredorvilfegond8695
    @rosethamarredorvilfegond8695 Год назад +14

    An example of humility, wisdom, Patience to achieve one's goal. Thank you Dr Thomas😊

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Rose, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

  • @monicajoseph4163
    @monicajoseph4163 Год назад +34

    Such a story of hard work and perseverance on part of Dr. Vivian Thomas... Such a pioneer... Thank you for bringing his life out through this movie

  • @lindsaydt66
    @lindsaydt66 Год назад +25

    I watched this movie years ago and Mos Def was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT in this movie. The depth and range of acting, and emotions were mesmerizing. He and Alan Rickman were the perfect match to tell this historic and ground-breaking medical story.

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Lindsay, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

    • @kevintownsend6037
      @kevintownsend6037 Год назад +1

      Yes Mos Def is a brilliant actor, and rapper

  • @olaoluwaokewole1615
    @olaoluwaokewole1615 Месяц назад +5

    Thanks Slideshow for uploading this Movie.

  • @elanaroberts2407
    @elanaroberts2407 Год назад +9

    This is one of my favorite movies❣️Another one is GIFTED HANDS, the story of Dr Ben Carson’s life as a surgeon❣️I am so very proud of “Dr” Vivien Thomas❣️Thank you so much for making these films available on RUclips❣️❣️❣️

  • @janiceoliver3139
    @janiceoliver3139 Год назад +95

    Reminds me of my dad. Had just about a sixth grade education; started out as janitor at a facility that makes (let’s say body parts) He’s a very skilled man - he built his own home. Precision was his pet peeve. He over heard coworkers one day trying to decide the right measurement to complete a task. He offered his two two cents. They were amazed. He was promoted to the tool room and later an A-grade mold maker; a position filled with trained craftsman.
    I said to him: somebody is out there who has taken credit for that and made lots of $$$ off of what you showed them. They asked him if he were some kind of doctor.
    “It’s never too late for a shower of rain.” It was grand to see him get the recognition.

    • @Juanita-ge6mb
      @Juanita-ge6mb Год назад +7

      Thank you for this testimony. As Native American, it encourages my faith to walk with our Lord Jesus Christ. Through perilous times, afflictions of powers, losing everything, persecution, and circumstances. God will show me why he brought me almost two thousand miles away from my homeland. You have given encouragement this day. Thank you.

    • @birdyelke775
      @birdyelke775 Год назад +5

      We are G-D'S first made men... though we are hated, we were gifted from day one, if it wasn't for our ancestors rebellious, we would be fine today....

    • @laurakoekiemonyane
      @laurakoekiemonyane Год назад +2

      ​@@birdyelke775hiGod Bless

    • @amielomprikoroma4601
      @amielomprikoroma4601 Год назад +2

      this would make a great film

  • @rachelmurray1228
    @rachelmurray1228 Год назад +26

    What a heartwrenching story that proves patience, hard work and sufferances will be rewarded with recognition and salutation and praise one day.

  • @pencylolayahbless7480
    @pencylolayahbless7480 Год назад +17

    All I Did was Cry n Praise Dr.Vievien Thomas May The Most High be Pleased Amen Sleep King n Peace ❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾💙💜💙💜

  • @IvacelesteSilva
    @IvacelesteSilva Месяц назад +6

    I'm learning English. Sometimes I don't understand anything, but it's okay. I watch it again, and again, and again, and my vocabulary increases and so does my level of understanding.
    Thank you for the caption, because it helps us better understand what the characters are saying.

  • @jackquelyng.3466
    @jackquelyng.3466 Год назад +71

    I thoroughly enjoyed this. Mos Def did a great job acting. 👏🏽

    • @slideshow_channel
      @slideshow_channel  Год назад +1

      👍

    • @SusieMarie-57
      @SusieMarie-57 Год назад +3

      He most certainly did! That was an amazing performance - perfect! So believable - Everyone the whole collective group did excellent work! I'm definitely spreading the Word about this incredible MOVIE that I have never heard of! They should be showing this in schools too like other great learning historical and stories based on actual people who did great things!

    • @limusw1
      @limusw1 Год назад +3

      Mos is the truth

  • @conniekiser3314
    @conniekiser3314 Год назад +18

    Such a wonderful movie! It was so awesome that Dr. Thomas was finally recognized. He should have been a doctor all along. God bless him. ❤

    • @SusieMarie-57
      @SusieMarie-57 Год назад +9

      In fact he was - many times God keeps his servants hidden, yet they accomplish all that Lord wanted & purposed during their life!

  • @wealthywoman662
    @wealthywoman662 Год назад +28

    The end when they uncovered Vivien’s Picture was heartfelt… I felt that!

    • @anonymousprivet1227
      @anonymousprivet1227 Год назад +7

      Even after acknowledging him they made his image within the picture smaller than the other pictures of medical professionals and intentionally hung it on a wall blocked constantly by an opening door. A protest was made to have it relocated to an honorable position. They initially tried to hang it within a lab or research area but those who had trained under Vivian Thomas pressed hard against the action.

  • @kekefrekke9322
    @kekefrekke9322 Год назад +6

    I found myself tearful. Thank you, Dr Vivien Thomas, the man with a golden heart (unmatched humility). You gracefully answered your call, you were indeed "something the Lord made" and your story will inspire many lives in many years to come.

  • @jeannerountree952
    @jeannerountree952 Год назад +9

    I am now towards the end of this movie. I can’t believe how well done this movie has been. The storyline is remarkable. I am now tearing up at the two of them reminiscing about their time together especially when the doctor is trying to tell Vivian how sorry he is. This is a movie that I saved to watch later I believe I remember that it is a true story. So now I will look that up to see if I remembered that correctly. I will keep this on my save list and try to watch this again pretty soon. My son graduated medical school this year 2023 and he is doing his residency in emergency medicine. I also worked in the medical field for over 30+ years. I love medical stories very much. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @sherylfrydenberg6555
    @sherylfrydenberg6555 Год назад +51

    This was a remarkable journey for such a gifted man. So many lives have been and continue to be changed by the unending love and compassion our medical professionals accomplish in their field everyday.

  • @bhobbs70
    @bhobbs70 Год назад +35

    Amazing story. It did sucked that he didn't get any recognition for the Blue baby operation research or got the chance to go to school but in those times what do u expect. I'm so glad the Dr. gave him a chance & trusted him being that he had no medical training. So happy he ended up doing what he loved to do in the end. We have so many smart, exceptional black people in the world.

    • @dancingnature
      @dancingnature Год назад

      He got recognized for that .

    • @L37345
      @L37345 3 месяца назад +1

      Dr. Thomas had the highest medical training of all given by the Holy Spirit; not the traditional way of man.

  • @judye.conner8865
    @judye.conner8865 Год назад +35

    This should be SHARED WORLD WIDE, it's. PURE AWSOME

  • @afmoney161
    @afmoney161 Год назад +19

    Mos def and Alan Rickman were incredible in this film. Had the feel of a lifetime movie at points but these two elevate it so much beyond the low budget!

    • @brandonwilliams5526
      @brandonwilliams5526 Год назад +1

      Yes they were great actors

    • @djnyck
      @djnyck 11 месяцев назад +2

      With all the acting Alan Rickman has done and most def kept up with him. Phenomenal acting by Mos Def.

    • @afmoney161
      @afmoney161 2 месяца назад

      @@עדישירן-ע7ט It's so hard to watch anything with him in it these days knowing that his talents no longer grace this world. 😢

  • @pongtenazas7103
    @pongtenazas7103 Год назад +12

    I am truly moved by this movie. Dr Vivien Thomas was really a great soul ❤

  • @ac-kj9lb
    @ac-kj9lb Год назад +70

    A truly great touching movie depicting the struggles of a very intelligent African American man who ambitions to be a doctor but never got there though he received the opportunity to be able to do the work of an actual doctor and much more.
    This shows that life can be arduous yet still actually good and great in the end.
    He finally became an Honorary doctor and worked at the prestigious hospital.

    • @lirioetandrada
      @lirioetandrada Год назад

      Unfortunately he was conferred honorary doctorate in law not in medicine.

  • @sarahwilliams6286
    @sarahwilliams6286 Год назад +6

    This is the movie of the millennium!!!! Waooh it's so so beautiful and inspiring. Humility at it's best. Thanks to Dr Vivian's Wife, she kept her husband humble to wait patiently on life and because who he was meant to be ( that's a good lesson to wives). God bless the Crew for such an inspiring movie.

    • @ToOpen6seven
      @ToOpen6seven Год назад +1

      Yes, that wonderful wife deserves a lot of credit as well.

  • @augustineorozcoiii8752
    @augustineorozcoiii8752 Год назад +22

    1 of the best movies of all Time !!!

  • @twinkie72
    @twinkie72 Год назад +9

    Awesome story and thank you for making this movie available to see & share with our family and friends. Dr. Thomas was a man created by God who truly had a big heart & had the desire to save lives. Thank you Dr. Vivian Thomas ❤

  • @cjjackson5845
    @cjjackson5845 Год назад +15

    We love this movie, absolutely.
    It's also about the bond of true friendship withstanding the trials and tribulations of life.
    Also triumphing over ones self. So glad his wife remained true to their marriage.

    • @Ingrid922
      @Ingrid922 Год назад +1

      Both of their wives in fact!

  • @sylviacooper8304
    @sylviacooper8304 Год назад +11

    In awe! His gift was AMAZING. He truly had gifted hands and a mind. His relationship with his doctor friend gave him insight of how to deal with a world that cannot get past color.

    • @SusieMarie-57
      @SusieMarie-57 Год назад +2

      It was a partnership - and they acknowledged the need for each other - the unlikely duo til they realized they were better together and really needed and accomplished the great work to help all men, children who needed that surgery and to LIVE. Come on - great partnership! They had great respect and love for each other's greatness and heart & dedication to keep trying til they finally figured it out! Amazing!

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Sylvia, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

  • @stephanieclark-castro6981
    @stephanieclark-castro6981 Год назад +14

    Second time seeing this movie. So inspiring and wonderfully done. Dr Vivian made his mark in the field in which he lacked credentials . However he was innately gifted and that can’t be taught in books. What a inspiration for all us to follow our passions and work with our gifts.

  • @reggchoc38
    @reggchoc38 3 месяца назад +5

    Great Movie! Mos Def shines again with another great performance. Such an inspiring true Biography.. Thank you Dr.Vivian Thomas!👏🏾

  • @shebascott144
    @shebascott144 16 дней назад +1

    What an amazing story. He deserved that honor and more.Thank you for making this film. I will watch it again and show it to all my friends.

  • @marymakin6488
    @marymakin6488 Год назад +9

    One of the best movies I have seen in years! Superb acting, incredible story!!! LOVED IT!

    • @TrevorJennings-i2b
      @TrevorJennings-i2b Год назад

      Hello Mary, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

  • @arlenefittswinfrey3667
    @arlenefittswinfrey3667 Год назад +147

    What a wonderful story! So glad that I had an opportunity to learn about the work that Vivian Thomas did. It’s unfortunate that Dr. Blalock took advantage of his natural born intelligence, by keeping him in the lab, and not encouraging him to go onto medical school, as he had intended to do. I think the world should acknowledge Viviane’s participation in assisting Dr. Blalock with the blue baby surgery.

    • @millicentmatshusa1606
      @millicentmatshusa1606 Год назад +12

      If he had to go to school that kid was going die

    • @H.llocbcs
      @H.llocbcs Год назад +9

      Mr. Vivian Thomas was blessed

    • @kimberlyrichardson8623
      @kimberlyrichardson8623 Год назад +8

      So well said... Thank God for Vivian Thomas!

    • @ChrissyRees
      @ChrissyRees Год назад +17

      That would've been an even better ending. I think it a sin the white doctor didn't put Vivien Thomas through medicine school to begin with when he saw his exceptional intelligence too! ❤Chrissy Comey, Exupery

    • @Rhodah_Musonda
      @Rhodah_Musonda Год назад +12

      @@millicentmatshusa1606not if he was going for school part time, the truth is he was taken advantage of, but so many people of color were taken advantage of and still are, which makes it even sad, he knew without school he wasn’t going to be acknowledged

  • @villamagee9180
    @villamagee9180 Год назад +14

    I've seen this movie a couple times before and it always makes me proud to think how much we as African Americana have impacted this world and sometimes not get our just due. Thank you Dr.Vivien Thomas RIP

  • @carolinemah9972
    @carolinemah9972 Год назад +3

    What a fine example of Dr. Vivien Thomas: such humbleness, integrity, humanity whom handled unfairness with his resilience. He finally received his world, honorary award and recognition, that was long past due.

  • @rosemarycalogero7017
    @rosemarycalogero7017 Год назад +10

    He was highly motivated and good with his hands but God had a plan and working for the Dr. B saw how special Vivian was. I loved how he got a medical education, one on one…He was sharp and determined🙏

  • @icildapassley531
    @icildapassley531 Год назад +2

    Biography of Dr Alfred Blalock, and Vivian Thomas (Dr. Vivian Thomas ). was bitter sweet.

  • @sharon18334
    @sharon18334 Год назад +11

    Excellent movie. Amazing true story a brilliant gentleman who discovered several cures involving saving children's lives in medical field. Helped with heart transplants and etc. He never went to college and trained doctors on how to perform their jobs and save lives. He was not allowed to attend many events because he was African American and this was different era. He finally received recognition in s ceremony and his picture on the wall with the other doctors who made contributions to john Hopkins University and is remembered in hisory. Mos def is outstanding in movie!!!!

  • @camrenwick
    @camrenwick Год назад +12

    An incredible story. Excellent acting. RIP Alan Rickman

  • @lalasworld7870
    @lalasworld7870 Год назад +13

    When he paged dr Vivien for the first surgery I definitely cried... what a beautiful moment ❤️

  • @TRMTRM-qw7ov
    @TRMTRM-qw7ov Год назад +47

    My cousin (the eldest of the large gang of us) was the first to survive this surgery beyond a year, then two and so on. He lived to be in his early thirties, married and had two children. He had numerous follow up surgeries and lived his life without ribs on the left side. (While it isn't shown in the film, the surgical procedure included the removal of the majority of the left rib cage.) His surgery took place about 8 years before I was born, but I remember looking through all of the articles from our local newspaper which showed me what a major event this was. I watched the film with deeply invested emotion, purchased the DVD and made certain my grown children viewed it, as well. My mother had open heart surgery in her eighties and all I could think of while sitting in the waiting room, was how my cousin had been a part of paving the way.

    • @Ronnie-c3l
      @Ronnie-c3l Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing this. God's blessings to you and your loved ones...

    • @genaa6651
      @genaa6651 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you

  • @tenetarobertson9822
    @tenetarobertson9822 Год назад +15

    This was very educational and touching. I have never heard of Dr. Vivien Thomas until today. I really enjoy the history lesson. TFS 🙂

  • @berniecelee5062
    @berniecelee5062 Год назад +126

    Thank you for posting 🙏🏻🙏🏻. Great movie . Vivian has such a calm disposition, steady hands, and great confidence. His curiosity and his ability to “feel” his way through and maneuver around the heart is for sure a God given gift.
    Wonderful true story portrayed exceptional well by these actors .
    Please post more films like this as I quite enjoyed watching.

  • @ReeRee_Donita
    @ReeRee_Donita Год назад +44

    @1:04:01- Vivien was in the ministry of the prophetic- he had a prophetic gift too. I think that’s why he did what he did with so much excellence. God worked through this man’s hands, for real🙌🏾 I was teary-eyed when he achieved the breakthrough

    • @Rhodah_Musonda
      @Rhodah_Musonda Год назад +7

      That’s the importance of the prophetic, even Dr Ben Carson also received a prophetic encounter when he was about to go for his chemistry exam, an exam he always struggled with and he saw the exact paper he would sit for, I think the Bible also says something about the prophetic being a gift for everyone, we need only to be still and listen to God speak

    • @ReeRee_Donita
      @ReeRee_Donita Год назад +3

      @@Rhodah_Musonda precisely. We’re all called to be prophetic in some way- as this is our purpose teleologically as predicted to us in Acts 2:17, though I think certain people will use this gifting in a larger capacity than others. God used the prophetic to help me through my education too, which is why it resonates strongly with me. It’s very real.

    • @jbasseyedim
      @jbasseyedim Год назад

      @@Rhodah_Musonda🌵🤞🏾🌳🐲

    • @sandrafeliciano7465
      @sandrafeliciano7465 Год назад +1

      Amen

    • @darlenewilliams9962
      @darlenewilliams9962 Год назад

      1:04:04

  • @mosesolumuyiwa9874
    @mosesolumuyiwa9874 Год назад +6

    Love this movie, Dr. Thomas is an epitome of humility and knows what he wants in his lives.

  • @firstsergeantcandiobelleus6546
    @firstsergeantcandiobelleus6546 9 месяцев назад +2

    This movie is extraordinary. The cast is perfect. It inspires me while I am a 65 yo PhD is pursuing law. I feel age is not a factor when it comes to self-improvement. Mos Def is so impressive, and Alan Rickman is Oscar plus. The cast is all superb.

  • @jacquelinecoffee3817
    @jacquelinecoffee3817 Месяц назад +4

    Good movie!!! It shows what and who really did for us. I'm thankful Dr. V THOMAS GOT HIS WELL DESERVED RECOGNITION!!! ❤😊❤

  • @Gaylene-r4s
    @Gaylene-r4s Год назад +22

    I loved this movie so much I watched it all over again. Brilliant movie thankyou. ❤

  • @joy2thaworld294
    @joy2thaworld294 Год назад +5

    I saw this movie years ago and have never forgotten it. Loved it!!

  • @OakleyANDSittingBull
    @OakleyANDSittingBull Год назад +29

    The professor and surgeon, Dr. Blaylock, should have spoken with the European university medical departments. I know there would have been at least one school that would have gladly and respectfully accepted and taught (Dr.) Vivien Thomas.
    When people who behave and speak as if they deeply care and are respectful and grateful but refuse to become an activist for those who need it, it’s *so difficult and frustrating* to live with!
    Holding others back is *wrong.*

  • @CynthiaFrancis-v4e
    @CynthiaFrancis-v4e Год назад +9

    This movie deserve many awards it' thed best movie I have seen in my existencia time glory to god amen😊❤❤