The Bleeding Edge

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The Bleeding Edge

Released Jul 27, 2018

1h 39m

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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

Here's hoping The Bleeding Edge gets the right attention on a decidedly unsexy topic.

Sep 1, 2018

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Alonso Duralde

What the Flick?!

[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.

Rated: 7.7/10

Aug 1, 2018

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Christy Lemire

What the Flick?!

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.

Rated: 7.3/10

Aug 1, 2018

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Gem Seddon

SFX Magazine

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.

Feb 3, 2022

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Brett Michael Dykes

Uproxx

It's a frustrating watch, but a necessary one.

Dec 29, 2021

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Kellee Marlow

Film Inquiry

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.

Apr 19, 2019

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7tkjuj

"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!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/22/23

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Mark G

Zero stars. Incredibly biased hatchet job. Don't waste your time; unless you want to be lied to by someone that doesn't understand reality.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/23

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Audience Member

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

MUST SEE FOR ANY AND EVERYONE!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

If you work in healthcare you will probably enjoy this. Very eye opening

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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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: Chain Camera Pictures, Shark Island Productions
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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