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The Bleeding Edge

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Filmmaker Kirby Dick examines the the $400 billion medical device industry and the profit-driven mindset that rushes implanted devices into the marketplace with proper clinical trials.
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April Wolfe Village Voice 09/01/2018
Here's hoping The Bleeding Edge gets the right attention on a decidedly unsexy topic. Go to Full Review
Alonso Duralde What the Flick?! 08/01/2018
7.7/10
[Kirby Dick is] an amazing filmmaker, and lately I think he's really on a roll about these very kind of specific activist docs about things that are happening that we don't know about that we should know. Go to Full Review
Christy Lemire What the Flick?! 08/01/2018
7.3/10
It is hard to watch, but it's a must-see. My one complaint is that maybe it tries to get its arms around too much. Go to Full Review
Gem Seddon SFX Magazine 02/03/2022
Whether you live in a country with free healthcare or not, the sheer gall of some companies in rushing out products prior to being thoroughly vetted is astonishing. Which, of course, makes for compelling viewing. Go to Full Review
Brett Michael Dykes Uproxx 12/29/2021
It's a frustrating watch, but a necessary one. Go to Full Review
Kellee Marlow Film Inquiry 04/19/2019
How The Bleeding Edge elaborates on FDA's evaluation and decision-making processes as being influenced by the medical device industry makes this a jaw-dropping documentary narrative. Go to Full Review
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7tkjuj 09/22/2023 "I almost liked it but the hypocrisy through which they bring in left and right of politics really makes it look more political than otherwise existing decades of malice in the industry. The political buttressing removed the validity" I agree with the above review, the true intent of this film is propaganda, not revealing truth! See more 11/05/2019 Beyond insightful! Permitting viewers to go behind the scenes to uncover the ugly truths of what unwarranted sacrifices are being made in the name of medical technological. A must see! See more 04/28/2019 MUST SEE FOR ANY AND EVERYONE!!!! See more 03/29/2019 If you work in healthcare you will probably enjoy this. Very eye opening See more 01/23/2019 Plot is stunning. Structure could have been made more captivating. Although I really liked the story, I had sometimes to stop me from fading away in daydreams because of the long-winded nature. However, all in all a must watch for everyone interested in medical science. See more 09/23/2018 Everyone needs to watch this. Definitely opened up my eyes... See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Kirby Dick examines the the $400 billion medical device industry and the profit-driven mindset that rushes implanted devices into the marketplace with proper clinical trials.
Director
Kirby Dick
Producer
Amy Herdy, Amy Ziering
Screenwriter
Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Shark Island Productions, Chain Camera Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 27, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 27, 2018
Runtime
1h 39m
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