The Human Trial

Lisa Hepner's "The Human Trial" is a moving documentary that transcends its subject matter. Over a decade in the making, it delves into the world of type 1 diabetes, highlighting the relentless pursuit of a cure and the emotional toll on patients and researchers. Hepner's personal connection adds depth, making it a testament to human resilience. Beyond the screen, the film spotlights the stark reality of diabetes while offering hope through groundbreaking science. Hepner's call to apply lessons from the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to chronic diseases is timely and urgent. In a world shadowed by despair, "The Human Trial" is an inspiring call to action, showing that the human spirit, dedication, and collaboration can achieve miracles. A must-watch for those seeking inspiration and renewed faith in the human will.

This film is more than a film about a disease. It is a triumph of the human spirit - these people are putting everything on the line in hopes to advance a medical breakthrough. It is impactful, moving, and thought provoking with exceptional cinematography and writing. Bravo to the filmmakers.

A must watch documentary. If you appreciate good storytelling, great cinematography, and real characters this is the doc for you. The cinematography really does elevate the tension of the film with lots of shots that make you feel like you're in the operating room with the patients. Highly recommend.

The Human Trail is an incredible story that opens peoples eyes to what it is like to live with Type One Diabetes. I am a parent of a T1D, and had this movie screened in my community. People applauded when the film ended. It also opened up conversations in our community about diabetes. I am thankful this film was made, because it gives me hope for my child and everyone in the T1D community. I appreciate Lisa and her husband taking the time in their lives to make this film. They showed what it is like to live with T1D and unless you know someone, you have no idea. I've seen this film twice and recommend it to everyone.

This is a really important film that gives insight into the hopeful and tragic process of drug trials and the challenges of bringing potential life saving drugs to trial. The characters are compelling and the story gripping

My sister and daughter were both diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of five. I grew up with it and I learned how to parent a young child living with diabetes. I have worked as an advocate and fundraiser to support diabetes stakeholder groups. AND still -- l learned so much from this film about what it really means to live with type 1. Intimate, emotional and still so very hopeful.

Raw and real look into the world of Type 1 diabetes. Very moving as you are rooting for the patients in the trial so very much all while thinking how unfathomable it is that it hasn't been cured already and wish to see such headlines hit the news as soon as possible. Allows us hope for the future at least.

This is an important and moving documentary that cultivates an understanding of the long road to finding a cure, and the kinds of sacrifices some courageous humans make along the way. It also shines light on the complex relationships between Big Pharma and the Biotech industry. Director Lisa Hepner describes, in easy-to-understand ways, how Type 1 diabetes is different from Type 2, the role of the pancreas and insulin, what this experimental stem cell treatment is, and how C-Peptide levels are the "holy grail" of these clinical trials. We get to meet the first two patients (who were diagnosed with T1 in childhood), learn about the risks they're taking and the highs and lows they experience during the trial, and the ethical challenge the filmmakers face by being on both sides of the "firewall" between the patients and the researchers, and not being able to share information across it.

This film is excellent and shows vividly what patients go through to contribute to medical research The film shows we are getting closer than ever to a cure for type 1 diabetes. Excellent camera work

A deeply personal yet informative film. I was impressed by how well Lisa Hepner and Guy Mossman captured the experience of resilience in the face of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and the role that having hope can play in making progress. This movie taught me a lot about the science behind Type 1 diabetes, and because it was such a personal account of Hepner and the brave patients' daily experience of the disease, made the subject feel much more accessible.