Circuit Arts’ 25th-Anniversary Celebration Presents...

CRACKING THE CODE:
Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

Thursday, July 24 | 4 PM
The Grange Hall, West Tisbury

Dir. Bill Haney | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2024 | 1 hr. 48 min.

Followed by a discussion with director Bill Haney

Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, tells the remarkable true story of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Phil Sharp, whose groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing revolutionized molecular biology and reshaped modern medicine. From his humble beginnings on a Kentucky farm to the heights of scientific acclaim, Sharp’s journey is a powerful testament to the spirit of innovation and perseverance. His 1977 groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a life-saving scientific revolution, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth – and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.

Bill Haney

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This is a private screening and there is no admission for invited guests, however the producers encourage you to make a donation to Circuit Arts when reserving your tickets.

PRESENTED BY CIRCUIT ARTS AND PRODUCED BY THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD FILM FESTIVAL