Jim Allison: Breakthrough

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10/12/2020 I saw this film by accident on PBS last night in the "Independent Lens" series. This is a first-rate documentary about a scientist, a Nobel Prize-winning one at that. The film celebrates Jim Allison's unconventional ideas, and it reminds us that science is just as creative (and in Jim's case, perhaps more so) than the arts. Some years ago, I wrote a thank-you letter to a teacher who had inspired me in high school. In his response, he wrote that although he sensed the brilliance of the students before him at the time, one of the curses of teaching is that you don't get to see how the students "turn out." One of the gifts in this film is that we, and Jim Allison, do get to see how things turned out. is about 3 years older than I, and the film. I am guessing that Jim Allison is the only Nobel laureate to jam with Willie Nelson. This is an inspiring film in every way and well worth your investment of 90 minutes. See more 08/15/2020 Outstanding movie!! I love people who are so passionate about what they do. See more 01/08/2020 This movie made the scientific aspects very approachable for everyone! The whole backstory of Jim Allison was amazing and so inspiring for the future of cancer patients! See more 01/08/2020 Inspiring, smart, colorful and human. Jim Allison's tenacious story shines! See more 01/08/2020 An inspiring look at a scientist with rare determination. A movie that is necessary for our time in many ways. Absolute must see. See more 12/30/2019 A truly inspirational movie! See more Read all reviews

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