Jim Allison: Breakthrough
The story of one man's visionary quest to find a cure for cancer.
Three main editing challenges on this film: finding the balance between the personal and professional stories; presenting sufficient science to understand the plot without overwhelming the audience; and varying the pace so a long film remains compellling throughout.
Directed by William Haney, Produced by Jennifer Pearce, Narrated by Woody Harrelson.
Screened at SXSW March 2019
Three main editing challenges on this film: finding the balance between the personal and professional stories; presenting sufficient science to understand the plot without overwhelming the audience; and varying the pace so a long film remains compellling throughout.
Directed by William Haney, Produced by Jennifer Pearce, Narrated by Woody Harrelson.
Screened at SXSW March 2019
“A fascinating look at MD Anderson immunologist and Nobel laureate's fight against cancer. Significant doc with enough Texas levity to make this a real treat.”
–The Victoria Advocate
Jim Allison: Breakthrough offers an inspiring and heartening retort. Check it out. Take the kids. Go twice. Just see the dang thing. You won't regret it, and you'll never forget it.”
–Washington Post
“Getting to know Jim Allison and some of his colleagues made me feel very small and humble. This worthy film chronicles a remarkable odyssey.” –LeonardMaltin.com
- Top Ten Movies of 2019, Washington Post
- Official Selection, Independent Film Festival of Boston
- Official Selection, South by Southwest
- Best Science Doc, Bergen International Film Festival - Independent Lens #1 Rated Documentary of the Year 2020
Jim Allison: Breakthrough offers an inspiring and heartening retort. Check it out. Take the kids. Go twice. Just see the dang thing. You won't regret it, and you'll never forget it.”
–Washington Post
“Getting to know Jim Allison and some of his colleagues made me feel very small and humble. This worthy film chronicles a remarkable odyssey.” –LeonardMaltin.com
- Top Ten Movies of 2019, Washington Post
- Official Selection, Independent Film Festival of Boston
- Official Selection, South by Southwest
- Best Science Doc, Bergen International Film Festival - Independent Lens #1 Rated Documentary of the Year 2020
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