| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation, 1.78:1 aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
In English, with optional subtitles in English or Spanish. Closed-captioned. |
| Performer |
Commentary, Don Berwick, Shannon Brownlee, Wayne Jonas, Steven E. Nissen, Andrew Weil, Erin Martin. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Wolfgang Held ; editor, Bradley J. Ross ; original score, Chad Kelly ; additional music, Moby. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. |
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Special features: Commentary with directors/producers Matthew Heineman and Susan Froemke -- Behind-the-scenes on the Escape fire shoot -- Sgt. Yates : a year later -- Update from Dr. Martin -- Deleted and extended scenes -- Sundance 2012 world premiere. |
| Summary |
Examines the U.S. healthcare crisis, citing demands for higher profits by the health care industry as the cause. Individuals tell of their experiences with the healthcare system. Health care professionals and other experts offer their opinions on the situation. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) for some thematic material. |
| Contents |
Special features: Commentary with directors/producers Matthew Heineman and Susan Froemke -- Behind-the-scenes on the Escape fire shoot -- Sgt. Yates : a year later -- Update from Dr. Martin -- Deleted and extended scenes -- Sundance 2012 world premiere -- Theatrical trailer -- Also from Lionsgate. |
| Awards |
Winner, Human Rights Award, Full Frame Film Festival ; Winner, React to Film Social Issue Award, Silverdocs Film Festival ; Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival, 2012 ; Winner, Best Director, Best Documentary, Newport Beach Film Festival ; Winner, Crystal Heart Award, Heartland Film Festival. |
| Subject |
Medical care -- United States.
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Medical care -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
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Health care reform -- United States.
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Health services administration -- United States.
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Health services administration -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
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Pharmaceutical industry -- United States.
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Pharmaceutical industry -- Corrupt practices -- United States.
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Patient advocacy -- United States.
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Atención médica -- Estados Unidos.
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Health care reform. (OCoLC)fst00952850
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Health services administration. (OCoLC)fst00953286
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Health services administration -- Corrupt practices.
(OCoLC)fst01937420
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Medical care. (OCoLC)fst01013753
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Medical care -- Corrupt practices.
(OCoLC)fst01013767
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Patient advocacy. (OCoLC)fst01055001
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Pharmaceutical industry. (OCoLC)fst01060129
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Pharmaceutical industry -- Corrupt practices.
(OCoLC)fst01060133
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Health Care Reform -- United States.
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Health Services Administration -- United States.
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Quality of Health Care -- ethics -- United States.
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Patient Advocacy -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films -- United States.
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Documentary films.
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Social problem films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst01710390
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Nonfiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710269
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Social problem films. (OCoLC)fst01710452
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Feature films -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Heineman, Matthew, director, producer.
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Froemke, Susan, director, producer.
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Berwick, Donald M. (Donald Mark), 1946- commentator.
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Brownlee, Shannon, commentator.
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Jonas, Wayne B., commentator.
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Nissen, Steven E., commentator.
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Weil, Andrew, commentary.
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Kelly, Chad, 1971- composer.
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Moby, composer.
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Aisle C Productions, production company.
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Our Time Projects (Firm), production company.
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Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm), publisher.
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| Added Title |
Fight to rescue American healthcare |
| Standard No. |
031398165460 |
| Music No. |
42508 Lionsgate |
