Movies and TvShows featuring "medical-documentary" theme.

My 600-lb Life is a reality TV show that follows the lives of individuals struggling with extreme obesity. Viewers witness as they embark on a journey to lose weight and improve their health. The show focuses on the challenges they face, including their physical and emotional struggles, as well as their relationship with food. With the help of renowned surgeon Dr. Nowzaradan, the participants undergo gastric bypass surgery and must commit to a strict diet and exercise program in order to achieve their weight loss goals.

Delve into the intricate workings of the human brain and discover the secrets behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in this fascinating documentary series.

In this TV show, 'How to Change Your Mind (2022)', explores the profound effects of psychedelics on consciousness, addiction, depression, and transcendence. Through interviews, research studies, and personal accounts, it delves into how these substances can provide new insights into the nature of human suffering and offer potential treatments for mental health disorders. Join the journey of self-discovery and exploration of the mind through the lens of psychedelics.

Check in on the men and women featured in "My 600lb Life." Since the show, have they maintained their weight loss and continued working toward their goals? We get an update on where they are now and what's changed since the show.

Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is world famous for his revolutionary stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. There's just one problem: His patients keep dying.

When 10-year-old Maya Kowalski is diagnosed with a rare illness, a medical team tries to understand her condition. As they delve deeper, they begin to question Maya's parents and she ends up in state custody. The Kowalski family fights to bring their daughter back home.

Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure - and puts old-fashioned myths to rest.

That Sugar Film is a documentary that follows the filmmaker as he embarks on a 60-day experiment to consume the average amount of sugar eaten by an average person. The film explores the negative impact of excessive sugar consumption on health and reveals the hidden sugars in everyday foods and drinks. Through interviews, scientific research, and personal experiences, the film highlights the influence of the food industry and sugar lobby in promoting unhealthy eating habits. It also delves into the effects of sugar on various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, and malnutrition. That Sugar Film serves as a wake-up call to individuals and society about the dangers of excessive sugar intake and the need for better nutrition.

Titicut Follies is a banned documentary film that exposes the horrific conditions and treatment at Bridgewater State Hospital. It highlights the abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of the patients, including convicted pedophiles, schizophrenics, and individuals with paranoid schizophrenia. The film also explores themes of anger, involuntary commitment, and the controversial practice of psychiatric commitment. It features scenes of patients standing on their heads, dressing a dead body, singing, and engaging in extreme-unction. Other notable elements include cigarette smoking, a bathtub scene, a priest, and a man undressing. The documentary sheds light on the dark reality of this prison-like asylum, sparking controversy and leading to its classification as a psychotronic film.

Little Girl is a documentary that tells the story of Sasha, a transgender girl, and her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The film explores the challenges and triumphs that Sasha and her family face as they navigate the complexities of gender identity in a society that often struggles to understand and accept transgender individuals. Through intimate interviews and candid footage, Little Girl offers a powerful and compassionate portrait of a young girl coming to terms with her true self.

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.

Faced with a traumatic injury that leaves you permanently disabled, how would you reinvent yourself? Trevor Kennison's life was forever altered by a broken back - for worse and for better, in equal measures.

Set to readings of Thomas Mann's 'The Magic Mountain', a collage of medical, art and found footage, exploring various medical cases, including reconstructing the damaged human body, the separation of Siamese twins, and Cold War era attempts to create superhumans.

Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime is a documentary that follows Harold Evans, an investigative journalist, as he uncovers a medical scandal involving the drug thalidomide. Evans fights to bring justice to the victims of this man-made disaster and exposes the negligence of the pharmaceutical industry. The film highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists and the importance of investigative journalism in holding those in power accountable.

The Hugo's Brain is a captivating documentary that delves into the complex world of autism. Through intimate interviews and expert analysis, the film offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the autistic mind. It explores the challenges, strengths, and remarkable abilities of individuals with autism, shedding light on their unique experiences and providing a deeper understanding of this often misunderstood condition.

Injectable anti-inflammatories, anticoagulants, anti-infectives, anticancer drugs and even cotton wools are in short supply. Like many others in France, the pharmacy at Rennes hospital is constantly on the edge. Over the past two decades, shortages of medicines and health products have increased twentyfold in Europe. With almost all laboratories affected, practitioners and health establishments are forced to juggle with quotas to make up for shortages. Some even have to prioritise patients in terms of access to treatments, according to scales established by the laboratories. In the Netherlands, hospital pharmacies have resigned themselves to manufacturing the molecules they lack.

HILLEMAN - A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children is a documentary that tells the incredible story of Dr. Maurice Hilleman, a scientist who dedicated his life to revolutionizing vaccine research and saving millions of children from deadly diseases. Through his groundbreaking work, Dr. Hilleman developed and successfully introduced more than half of the vaccines that are currently used worldwide, including vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A and B, chickenpox, and meningitis. This inspiring and thought-provoking documentary sheds light on the life and achievements of this unsung hero in the field of medicine.

Shows masked mental patients enacting various schizophrenic symptoms as they were understood at the time. A disturbing film that raises questions about the condition and treatment of its subjects. (archive.org) “Abstract: This film describes and demonstrates four types of schizophrenia. Filmed at various New York institutions, it shows patients singly and grouped in large, outside recreational areas. Some patients are blindfolded. Symptoms shown include: social apathy, delusions, hallucinations, hebephrenic reactions, cerea flexibilitas, rigidity, motor stereotypes, posturing, and echopraxia.” (Guide to Mental Health Motion Pictures)