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My 600-lb Life
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My 600-lb Life (2012)

6.7
TV_14

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.

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My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?
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My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? (2015)

6.7
TV_14

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.

The Mind, Explained
Tv Show

The Mind, Explained (2021)

7.9
TV_14

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

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How to Change Your Mind
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How to Change Your Mind (2022)

7.9
TV_MA

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.

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That Sugar Film
Movie

That Sugar Film(2014)

7.4
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NR
97Minutes

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.

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Octopus Heart
Movie

Octopus Heart(2024)

40Minutes

"Octopus Heart" is a poignant documentary examining the link between emotional trauma and Takotsubo Syndrome. Following Anastazija Zivanovic's life of profound loss and adversity, it reveals how our emotional struggles shape our physical health, inspiring awareness, and resilience.

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Titicut Follies
Movie

Titicut Follies(1967)

7.7
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84Minutes

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.

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Take Care of Maya
Movie

Take Care of Maya(2023)

7.8
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103Minutes
Full Circle
Movie

Full Circle(2023)

7.4
103Minutes

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.

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Every Body
Movie

Every Body(2023)

6.6
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R
91Minutes

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.

Médicaments : Les Profits de la pénurie
Movie

Médicaments : Les Profits de la pénurie(2022)

6.8
90Minutes

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.

À la recherche de la jeunesse perdue
Movie

À la recherche de la jeunesse perdue(2022)

7.3
56Minutes

What if science could reverse the aging process? Follow the researchers as they decipher these mechanisms, with the promise of finding the elixir of youth so you can live longer, healthier lives!

Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime
Movie

Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime(2014)

8
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99Minutes

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.

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Engineering Red
Movie

Engineering Red(1993)

6.2
75Minutes

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.

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Happy Pills
Movie

Happy Pills(2022)

7.5
81Minutes

A journey through six different countries and characters into a world where chemistry is the ultimate response to human pursuits of well-being.

Little Girl
Movie

Little Girl(2020)

7.6
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85Minutes

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.

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The Erectionman
Movie

The Erectionman(2009)

6.7
NR
52Minutes

Narrator and director Michael Schaap's confessional style and general goofiness bring levity to an awkward topic: "erectile dysfunction" and the little blue pill that treats it.

Psychiatric Nursing
Movie

Psychiatric Nursing(1958)

6.2
NR
34Minutes

Psychiatric Nursing: The Nurse-Patient Relationship is a 1958 American documentary film directed by Lee R. Bobker. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

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