Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration (2016)
Sir Frederick Grant Banting, KBE, MC, FRS, FRSC was a Canadian medical scientist, physician, painter and Nobel laureate noted as the first person to use insulin on humans. In 1923 Banting and John James Rickard Macleod received the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Banting shared the award money with his colleague, Dr. Charles Best. As of September 2011, Banting, who received the Nobel Prize at age 32, remains the youngest Nobel laureate in the area of Physiology/ Medicine. The Canadian government gave him a lifetime annuity to work on his research. In 1934 he was knighted by King George V. Banting died February 21, 1941 (aged 49) near Musgrave Harbour, Dominion of Newfoundland. His memory lives on at The Banting House in London, ON, Canada. This documentary short exhibits the original song: "Hungry Ghosts," by the Long Distance Runners.
Cast
- Michael Dove - Self
- Grant Maltman - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration about?
- Sir Frederick Grant Banting, KBE, MC, FRS, FRSC was a Canadian medical scientist, physician, painter and Nobel laureate noted as the first person to use insulin on humans. In 1923 Banting and John James Rickard Macleod received the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Banting shared the award money with his colleague, Dr. Charles Best. As of September 2011, Banting, who received the Nobel Prize at age 32, remains the youngest Nobel laureate in the area of Physiology/ Medicine. The Canadian government gave him a lifetime annuity to work on his research. In 1934 he was knighted by King George V. Banting died February 21, 1941 (aged 49) near Musgrave Harbour, Dominion of Newfoundland. His memory lives on at The Banting House in London, ON, Canada. This documentary short exhibits the original song: "Hungry Ghosts," by the Long Distance Runners.
- Who directed Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration?
- Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration was directed by Anthony Tooton, Spencer Banfield.
- Who stars in Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration?
- Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration stars Michael Dove, Grant Maltman.
- How long is Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration?
- Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration?
- Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration?
- Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration had a budget of $1,444.
- Where was Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration produced?
- Sir Frederick Banting: Moment of Inspiration was produced in Canada.