Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

A sober, deeply human history that informs and moves without sensationalism, leaving you reflective about medicine and mortality.

Created by

Barak Goodman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Siddhartha Mukherjee, Edward Herrmann

Overview

The documentary series aims to reshape the way the public sees cancer and strip away some of the fear and misunderstanding that has long surrounded it. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance but also of hubris, paternalism and misperception.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, science, survival, grief

Content

Mild gore. No violence, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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