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Discover Medical Innovations in Action at Fernbank Museum
“Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels” premieres on April 20.
ATLANTA, GA, March 26, 2024 — Audiences can journey inside the wonders of the human body with Fernbank Museum’s newest giant screen film, “Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels,” narrated by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey. Witness the latest revolutionary breakthroughs in science and bioengineering, as well as inspiring stories from real-life people, researchers and scientists that showcase life-saving medical technologies when this film opens April 20.
“Superhuman Body” combines live-action cinematography with state-of-the-art CGI to show the innerworkings of the human body and the use of science to intervene when something goes awry. Audiences will learn about real-life medical innovations that changed the lives of individuals like Ty Duckett, an adaptive surfer with an above-the-knee amputation; James Garrett, whose heart condition was treated with a valve so advanced it didn’t require open-heart surgery; and Emily Whitehead, a teen whose childhood leukemia was cured after life-changing T-cell therapy.
“‘Superhuman Body’ is about the awe-inspiring workings of the human body but also the compelling human stories behind some of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the past decade,” said producer and co-director Shaun MacGillivray, President of MacGillivray Freeman Films. “We hope the film inspires students of all ages to get excited about science and STEM careers.”
This film also highlights the scientists and their research behind these medical innovations. Two scientists that are showcased in “Superhuman Body” are Dr. Carl June, who invented the T-cell therapy Whitehead underwent, and Dr. Ayanna Howard, a pioneering roboticist whose robots that are used in the medical field to help children with disabilities.
As audiences watch “Superhuman Body,” they will develop a newfound appreciation for the STEM field. An inspirational film about people getting second chances because of these medical advancements, “Superhuman Body” will inspire the next generation of researchers, doctors and bioengineers and get guests excited about science.
“Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels” is produced and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films and presented by Edwards Lifesciences, Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst.
Tickets
General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the natural history museum, choice of one giant screen film, and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods. Fernbank After Dark and some other special after-hours events are available at a separate ticket price. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.
For more information and tickets, visit FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets are $25.95 for adults, $24.95 for seniors, $23.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members. These prices are for tickets purchased online at FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price at the Box Office.
Media Inquiries
Jena Allison, Communications Manager
Jena.Allison@FernbankMuseum.org
404.929.6381
About Fernbank
Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural destinations in Atlanta. Known as Atlanta's Science and Nature Experience, Fernbank invites guests to discover a World of Wow through an expansive natural history museum, 4-story Giant Screen Theater, and 75 acres of nature adventures in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. One of the oldest not-for-profit conservation organizations in the country, Fernbank was founded in 1939 to preserve Fernbank Forest, the largest urban, old growth, Piedmont forest in the United States. The museum and giant screen theater opened as "a school in the woods for nature studies" on Oct. 5, 1992, and is today known for its giant dinosaurs, hands-on STEAM* programming, immersive experiences, and year-round nature exploration. Visit fernbankmuseum.org for more information and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.
*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
