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Subject: a movie about a genetic disorder
Category: Arts and Entertainment > Movies and Film
Asked by: addie09-ga
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Posted: 02 Dec 2004 00:58 PST
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Question ID: 436983
Is there a feature film that's about some genetic disorder or concerns
genetics in any manner? What's it's name?
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Subject: Re: a movie about a genetic disorder
Answered By: rainbow-ga on 02 Dec 2004 02:55 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hi addie09,

Here are some movies that involve some form of genetic disorder:

Jack (1996)
"Ten-year-old Jack Powell (Williams) suffers from a rare genetic
disorder that causes him to age at four times the normal rate so he
looks like a 40-year-old. His family, fearing ridicule, has kept him
isolated but since Jack's so lonely, they finally agree to let him
attend school. This new fourth grader isn't the only one with a lot to
learn."

Moviegoods
http://www.moviegoods.com/movie_product.asp?master_movie_id=10175#review 


Follow The Stars Home (2001)
"Kimberly Williams marries love-of-her-life Eric Close, only to have
him leave her when they learn that their first child will be born with
birth defects. However, with the help of brother-in-law Campbell Scott
(who is secretly in love with her) and her mother, Williams becomes
determined to raise the child on her own in this moving "Hallmark Hall
of Fame" drama."

Movies Unlimited
http://www.moviesunlimited.com/musite/product.asp?sku=881225&mscssid=9CWVFJSLE37L8J1TFB5GG7SXTBQ26XGD


Dancer In The Dark (2000)
"Selma, a Czech immigrant goes in search of a new life in America for
her and her ten year old son. She is given a starring role in the
local production of 'The Sound Of Music' and life seems relatively
good apart from the fact that she has a genetic disorder that will
leave her blind unless she can raise the money for an operation..."

Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000594ZK/026-7115924-5714869


Unbreakable (2000)
"Willis reteams with "The Sixth Sense" writer/director Shyamalan for
another spooky saga. He's not only the sole survivor of a train crash
but he emerged without a scratch, which intrigues Jackson, who suffers
from brittle bone disease..."

Moviegoods
http://www.moviegoods.com/movie_product.asp?master%5Fmovie%5Fid=12246&movie%5Fnss=35


Lorenzo's Oil (1992) 
"Based on the true story of Augusto and Michaela Odone's efforts to
find a cure for their five-year-old, Lorenzo, diagnosed with the rare
and incurable disease ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy). Confronted by a
slow-moving and clinically cold medical community, the Odones embark
on their own quest for a cure. Sarandon delivers an outstanding and
emotionally charged performance as Lorenzo's determined mother. Nolte
is his equally devoted Italian father, complete with black hair and
hand gestures. They are a powerful presence in a film which could have
easily degenerated into a made-for-TV movie, but is instead a tribute
to what love and hope can accomplish."

Moviegoods
http://www.moviegoods.com/movie_product.asp?master%5Fmovie%5Fid=9345&movie%5Fnss=152


Search criteria:
movie "genetic disorder"
movie "genetic disease"

I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don't hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best regards,
Rainbow
addie09-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars
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Subject: Re: a movie about a genetic disorder
From: voila-ga on 02 Dec 2004 04:29 PST
 
Craniofacial disorder:  "Mask"

NF1/Proteus syndrome:  "The Elephant Man"
http://www.jamesline.com/media/?ID=1352&i=7&SIDS=

Albinism:  "Powder"
http://itsb.ucsf.edu/~vcr/Evil14Albin.html
Subject: Re: a movie about a genetic disorder
From: swmo-ga on 02 Dec 2004 07:34 PST
 
another option - Gattaca

"Futuristic story of a genetically imperfect man and his seemingly
unobtainable goal to travel in space."  (IMDB.COM)

while it is not about a specific disorder, it involves genetic
imperfection and what the future may hold for peoplekind.
Subject: Re: a movie about a genetic disorder
From: gagaplex-ga on 03 Dec 2004 15:14 PST
 
Not forgetting 'Mask' (1985) starring Cher and Sam Elliott.

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