Living Proof (2008)

This is a film about the development of Herceptin, a promising drug for a subset of patients with advanced breast cancer. It chronicles the difficulties in getting a drug to market. Parts are corny and simplistic; but it is not without interest.

From NetFlix: Based on a true story, this biopic follows medical researcher Dr. Dennis Slamon's (Harry Connick Jr.) tireless efforts to win FDA approval for Herceptin, now recognized as an important weapon against breast cancer. Convinced his experimental medication is the key to treating the deadly disease, he first must contend with skeptical backers, critically ill patients and the complicated trial process to prove the drug can save lives. 2008 91 minutes

Heart of the Sea

"HEART OF THE SEA is a moving portrait of Rell “Kapolioka'ehukai” Sunn, who died in January 1998 of breast cancer at the age of 47. Known worldwide as a pioneer of women’s professional surfing, at home in Hawaii Rell achieved the stature of an icon—not only for her physical power, grace and luminous beauty, but for her leadership in a community that loved her as much as she loved it.

This is an extraordinary documentary that can be obtained from PBS (see below):
Videotape and DVD copies of HEART OF THE SEA are available for purchase from:
Swell Cinema
Phone: 415-826-8820
Web: http://www.swellcinema.com
Email: swellcinema@gmail.com