Movies and TvShows featuring "history-of-medicine" theme.

Every Body is a documentary that follows the inspiring journey of three people who defy societal norms and choose to be true to themselves. Despite facing shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery as children, they grow up to become successful adults. Instead of concealing their bodies, they bravely come out and embrace their true identities, challenging medical advice and societal expectations. Every Body highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the power of embracing one's true self.

The Book of Vision is a drama mystery movie that takes place in the 18th century. It follows the story of a doctor who discovers a diary written by a patient, which contains visions of past and future lives. As he reads the diary, the doctor becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery of the visions and the connection between dreams and reality. Through this journey, the doctor explores the concepts of life, time, and the boundaries between dreams and waking moments.

There can be no real gender justice without an unpacking of the power structures surrounding the reproductive health industry complex—and of the choices that the market pushes on women. Abby Epstein’s latest documentary highlights the dark history of eugenics and underfunded research that the birth control pill, often heralded as a feminist turning point in the history of reproductive rights, hides within itself.