The Human Trial (2022)

Plot

In 2011, Lisa Hepner and her husband Guy Mossman discovered an innovative stem cell treatment for diabetes, a condition that claims over five million lives annually. Motivated by Lisa's struggle with type 1 diabetes, they gained rare access to one of the world's few clinical trials for this therapy. Their documentary unfolds over ten years, intimately exploring the lives of both patients and scientists who are dedicated to advancing medical breakthroughs. The Human Trial reveals the dedication, challenges, and emotional toll involved in the pursuit of cures that hold the promise of hope for countless individuals worldwide.