Decoding Annie Parker 2013
- Director: Stephen Bernstein
- Based on a true story: yes
- Cast: Samantha Morton, Helen Hunt, Aaron Paul, Rashida Jones, Ben Mackenzie, Kate Macucci
- Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
- Samantha Morton
– Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, In America, Elizabeth the
Golden Age, The Libertine, Morvern Callar
- Helen Hunt – Then She Found Me, Bobby, Cast Away, Pay It Forward, Twister, As Good As It Gets, Peggy Sue Got Married
- Aaron Paul – Eye in the Sky, A Long Way Down, Breaking Bad
- Rashida Jones – Social Network
- Ben Mackenzie – Gotham, Junebug
- Kate Macucci – The Big Bang Theory
- Why? The cast.
- Seen: 20 October 2024
Doctor Mary Claire King (Hunt) is an
early researcher into genetically linked breast cancer in families. Everyone
says she’s wrong but she perseveres.
Annie Parker (Morton) lost her mother
and aunt to breast cancer in the 60’s, her sister in the 70’s and a few years
later she herself gets breast cancer. She becomes obsessed in researching why
her family is so unfortunate. Her previously devoted husband Paul (Paul) is
driven away by her obsession and her illness.
Two remarkable women, brilliantly
portrayed by Hunt and Morton. It’s a fascinating mix of science history, family
drama and driven determination.
When is Mary Claire King going to get the Nobel Prize in Medicine?
4 ½ * of 5
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