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The Bleeding Edge

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.2K
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The Bleeding Edge (2018)
What you don't know, can hurt you. From the Academy Award® nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering (The Invisible War, The Hunting Ground) comes a groundbreaking investigation into the crimes of Big Medical.
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A look at the unforeseen consequences of advanced technological devices used in the medical field.A look at the unforeseen consequences of advanced technological devices used in the medical field.A look at the unforeseen consequences of advanced technological devices used in the medical field.

  • Director
    • Kirby Dick
  • Writers
    • Kirby Dick
    • Amy Ziering
  • Stars
    • Jim Spencer
    • Jeanne Lenzer
    • Michael Carome
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kirby Dick
    • Writers
      • Kirby Dick
      • Amy Ziering
    • Stars
      • Jim Spencer
      • Jeanne Lenzer
      • Michael Carome
    • 28User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jim Spencer
    • Self - Journalist, Minneapolis Star Tribune
    Jeanne Lenzer
    • Self - Author, The Danger Within Us
    Michael Carome
    • Self - Director, Public Citizen Health Research Group
    • (as Dr. Michael Carome)
    Angie Firmalino
    • Self - Essure Contraceptive Victim
    Peter Firmalino
    Peter Firmalino
    • Self - Angie's Husband
    Gaby Avina
    • Self - Former Essure Spokesperson
    Ana Fuentes
    • Self
    William K. Hubbard
    • Self - Former FDA Associate Commissioner
    David Kessler
    • Self - FDA Commissioner, 1990 -1997
    • (as Dr. David Kessler)
    Stephen Tower
    • Self - Orthopedic Surgeon
    • (as Dr. Stephen Tower)
    Janice Tower
    • Self - Stephen Tower's Wife
    Adriane Fugh-Berman
    • Self - Professor of Pharmacology & Physiology Georgetown University
    • (as Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman)
    Deborah Cohen
    • Self - Associate Editor, British Medical Journal
    • (as Dr. Deborah Cohen)
    Rita Redberg
    • Self - Editor, JAMA Internal Medicine
    • (as Dr. Rita Redberg)
    Rodney Evans
    Rodney Evans
    • Self - Dr. Tower's Patient
    Angela Clark
    • Self - Dr. Tower's Patient
    Bill Vigil
    • Self - Dr. Tower's Patient
    Robert Bridges
    • Self - Diagnostic Radiologist
    • (as Dr. Robert Bridges)
    • Director
      • Kirby Dick
    • Writers
      • Kirby Dick
      • Amy Ziering
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews28

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    10marta-wiszo

    Disturbing

    I can't remember being more shocked watching a documentary since Food Inc. The Bleeding Edge is deeply involving, showing struggles of real people instead of only bombarding viewers with dry facts. You could think that accidents may happen, but the idea that FDA and medical industry could willingly manipulate, cheat and lie to gain as much profit as possible is sickening - and yet it's a reality. Yes, you should research every medicine, every medical device you put in your body, every medical procedure you undergo. Nevertheless, not everyone does, not everyone would think to doubt their doctor's decision - in fact, most people would probably do what they were told. Films like this one are extremely important. Bayer is withdrawing Essure and hopefully they'll be more changes on the way.
    10sciachir

    A MUST-WACH

    I encourage everyone to watch this documentary! You will think twice before ever having a surgical procedure
    9vlceptor

    Disturbing, shows corruption of the medical industry which is very scary

    Disturbing, shows the corruption of the medical industry which is very scary, can't believe it's happening in the world. If you're like me and always had little trust in doctors, this will make you hate them for sure
    9rdg45

    Concern About the FDA and the Medical Industry

    If this documentary doesn't cause concern about the FDA and the medical industry, then nothing will.
    10clairelang

    The ultimate reason of why we created films

    If there's a film that can literally save lives, this is it.

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      Essure, the medical device at the center of the exposé, was discontinued for good in the US in 2018.

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 尖端醫療的真相:你安全嗎?
    • Production companies
      • Chain Camera Pictures
      • Shark Island Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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