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The English Surgeon: Filmmaker Interview

Clip: Season 22 Episode 10 | 7m 52s

Filmmaker Geoffrey Smith talks about his film, 'The English Surgeon.' He explains how Henry Marsh met Igor Kurilets and the friendship the two men have developed over 15 years of working together, and how Henry's sense of moral responsibility and desire to help others drives his work.

Aired: 09/08/09

Rating: NR

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