Conversations: ethics, science, stem cells

Human embryonic stem cell lines are generated from blastocysts - early human embryos. But what are blastocysts, and when does personhood begin? What justifies research? Doctors, scientists, ethicists, theologians and a patient bring their different points of view, in this thought-provoking exploration of the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research.

This 19-minute film, by EuroStemCell, aims to encourage open debate about the ethical issues around stem cell research. It is structured in chapters, each addressing a key ethical question.

Awards and festivals
In competition, Science Film Festival (Bangkok)

Find out more about ethics and stem cells
Embryonic stem cell research: an ethical dilemma - EuroStemCell fact sheet

credits

Director: Amy Hardie
Producer: Kate Doherty
Animator: Cameron Duguid
Executive Producer: Clare Blackburn