A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.
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EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES (2009)
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A biotechnology executive and his wife attempt to save the lives of their 2 children who suffer from a genetic condition, Pompe disease. After contacting a relevant scientific researcher they raise wads of cash to fund the development of a drug.
Based on a true story "Extraordinary Measures" effectively portrays the conflicts of interest between the profit motives of the drug companies and the needs of patients. It avoids degenerating into slush and the star cast raises it above your average T
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