Trial of Denton Cooley

February 22, 1978
55 min
Season 5 - Episode 7: Trial of Denton Cooley

Season 5 - Episode 7: Trial of Denton Cooley

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Overview

In a dramatic docudrama, NOVA reconstructs the controversial lawsuit raised against renowned heart surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley when one of his patients died after heart surgery, and examines the legal and moral issues this raises in the practice of modern medicine.

Episode Information

TV Show

NOVA

Season

Season 5

Episode Number

7

Air Date

February 22, 1978

Runtime

55 minutes