The English Surgeon

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Award-winning filmmaker Geoffrey Smith discusses his new documentary "The English Surgeon," along with its subject, Dr. Henry Marsh. The film follows Dr. Marsh, one of London’s foremost brain surgeons, as he travels to Ukraine to treat patients with no access to modern medical facilities. "The English Surgeon" opens Friday, July 24, at Cinema Village. More information and screening times here.

Events: Dr. Henry Marsh and Geoffrey Smith will be holding Q&As
Friday, July 24th, after the 6:30 pm show
Saturday, July 25th, after the 7:00 pm show
Sunday, July 26th, after the 3:00 pm show

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