Extraordinary Measures(2010)
Director:
Tom Vaughan
A drama centered on the efforts of John and Aileen Crowley to find a researcher who might have a cure for their two children's rare genetic disorder.
Extraordinary Measures
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Extraordinary Measures is a heartwarming and inspiring film about the true story of a Portland couple who have two children with Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder. The husband, John, an advertising executive, learns about Dr. Robert Stonehill, a researcher in Nebraska who has made groundbreaking discoveries in enzyme treatment for the disease.
John contacts Stonehill, who is struggling financially and socially due to his challenging personality. Determined to save his children, John teams up with his wife Aileen to raise funds for Stonehill's research and the necessary clinical trials. John quits his job to focus on this mission, and together, they approach venture capitalists and rival teams of researchers in a race against time.
The film explores the complexities of the medical research world, highlighting the challenges faced by both the families affected by Pompe disease and the scientists working tirelessly to find a cure. It showcases the resilience and strength of these individuals as they navigate through the medical and financial hurdles in their quest for a breakthrough.
Extraordinary Measures is a compelling drama that balances the emotional struggles of the families with moments of hope and triumph. It serves as a reminder of the power of love, determination, and the impact that ordinary people can have in changing the course of medical history.
John contacts Stonehill, who is struggling financially and socially due to his challenging personality. Determined to save his children, John teams up with his wife Aileen to raise funds for Stonehill's research and the necessary clinical trials. John quits his job to focus on this mission, and together, they approach venture capitalists and rival teams of researchers in a race against time.
The film explores the complexities of the medical research world, highlighting the challenges faced by both the families affected by Pompe disease and the scientists working tirelessly to find a cure. It showcases the resilience and strength of these individuals as they navigate through the medical and financial hurdles in their quest for a breakthrough.
Extraordinary Measures is a compelling drama that balances the emotional struggles of the families with moments of hope and triumph. It serves as a reminder of the power of love, determination, and the impact that ordinary people can have in changing the course of medical history.
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Extraordinary MeasuresWriters:
Robert Nelson Jacobs, Geeta AnandAwards:
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