Do no harm is and needs to be an absolutely independent film. Logline medical students and families of physicians touched by suicide come out of the. Jumping off hospital rooftops, hanging themselves in janitorial closets, overdosing on drugstheyre a students and their suicides are often like wellplanned school projects. Visit asia geographic booth g21 at doc corner, cannes, france, may, 2012. Exposing the hippocratic hoax a film by robyn symon we invite you to attend a special prerelease screening of the documentary film do no harm, produced and directed by emmy award winning filmmaker robyn symon.
Medical students and families of physicians touched by suicide come out of the shadows to expose the truth about a sick healthcare system that not only risks. Exposing the hippocratic hoax, by filmmaker robyn symon, a twotime emmyaward winner. I saw the screening of the entire documentary in seattle. It features interviews from experts and global health providers from europe, africa, asia, north and south america. Do no harm, a film by robyn symon on physician suicide. First do no harm is a 1997 american madefortelevision drama film directed by jim abrahams about a boy whose severe epilepsy, unresponsive to medications with terrible side effects, is controlled by the ketogenic diet. The opioid epidemic exposes how this catastrophic manmade public health crisis began. Documentary filmmakers on ethical challenges in their work.
The opioid epidemic puts the spotlight on the worst man made epidemic in our nations history. A short film about about a navy corpsman attempting to hold onto humanity in an inhumane situation. Do no harm is an upcoming documentary film which exposes the epidemic of physician suicide in. Someone sent me an article about two residents who jumped off the roof of their hospitals in 2014, says ms. Do no harm is a featurelength documentary that exposes the silent epidemic of physician suicide. Narrated by ed harris, do no harm shows us the devastating effects of these drugs, and casts light up on those who must be held accountable. A global virtual screening of the groundbreaking documentary film do no harm exposing the hidden epidemic of physician suicide, burnout and the link to patient safety. In this close examination of the opioid crisis the most deadly epidemic to devastate the us in recent years medical professionals come together to deliver their verdict. New york nearly 200 clinicians, residents, and patients filled the angelika film center here on wednesday for a screening of do no harm, a documentary on the national suicide crisis among. We invite you to attend a screening of the documentary film do no harm, produced and directed by emmy award winning filmmaker robyn symon. Do no harm film exposing the hippocratic hoax final days.
Doctors who take an oath to save lives are taking their own at an alarming rate, trapped in a toxic system that threatens all patients. A national public health emergency is sweeping through north america. In a statement from wible, she lamented, when you talk about wellness but not suicide, you water down whats going on. The opioid epidemic rightfully exposes the opioid lie we have been living in america for decades. Joomuns death is the opening scene in do no harm, a documentary by emmy awardwinning filmmaker robyn symon, about the hidden epidemic of physician suicides in the u.
In an aging private hospital, a singleminded surgeon is forced to break her physicians oath when violent gangsters storm in to stop. A qualitative research documentary by maggie sullivan moderator 11 jul, 20. The film follows four individuals touched by physician suicide. Do no harm weaves intimate stories of suicidal doctors and surviving families of young doctors who have taken their own lives with experts who reveal the truth behind this silent epidemic.
Chesterfield parents lose med student son to suicide, then. Dreamscape media partners with turner publishing for. New film pulls back curtain on physician suicide medpage. It is the short film prequel to a feature film project, black lotus. Viewers, astonished to learn about the practices detailed in the film, have been moved to investigate practices at their local nonprofit hospitals. Sep 14, 2018 new york nearly 200 clinicians, residents, and patients filled the angelika film center here on wednesday for a screening of do no harm, a documentary on the national suicide crisis among. Doctors who take an oath to save lives are taking their own at an alarming rate, trapped in a toxic system that threatens. This is our second campaign, and should it prove successful, this film will be completed and shown. Andrew kolodny and prop physicians for responsible opioid prescribing, the new feature documentary do no harm. Do no harm film screening metro omaha medical society.
The opioid epidemic, a harrowing multimedia series on americas rampant opioid crisis. Through the tales of suicide survivors, family members who lost their loved ones, and medical staff from all fields who are just surviving, we lift up the scab to see the festering wound which is our health care system. The ground breaking documentary film that exposes the hidden epidemic of physician suicide and. The opioid epidemic exposes the opioid lie we have been living in america for decades. Narrated by ed harris, do no harm shows us the devastating effects of these drugs, and casts light up on those who must. What you dont know about medical culture can kill you. Check out do no harm documentary film on indiegogo. The strand pulled under pressure in do no harm leads to a more dangerous unravelling of humanity in the larger story. Apr 28, 2019 first do no harm a documentary duration. The film was first aired on citytv and abc for public viewing on 16 february 1997.
We offer a full range of affordable distribution, educational, and marketing education to independent filmmakers looking to reach out to traditionally underserved audiences. Exposing the hippocratic hoax, a documentary about the recent epidemic of suicides affecting the medical profession, at the sie filmcenter in denver. Do no harm film screening sparks powerful conversations. You will meet physicians who are fighting to address the crisis, along with the systems defenders who see no problems or need to change. The opioid epidemic is a ground breaking, 90minute special that puts the spotlight on the worst man made epidemic in our nations history, narrated by golden globe winning actor ed harris and focuses on aspects of the opioid crisis that other journalists avoid. Wible is featured in documentarian robyn symons film do no harm. We both were committed to describing the problems and obstacles in reforming our healthcare system but also presenting. It took ones breath away and left an empty but stunning silence in the room at the end. Exposing the hippocratic hoax a film by robyn symon. Do no harm explores the first corruption of a womans moral code. Primum non nocere explores the story behind the controversial and.
Robyn symon is raising funds for do no harm documentary film on kickstarter. Shot in the opioid epidemic ground zeros of seattle, kentucky and new hampshire, the film features poignant stories from recovering addicts and families with losses, and the. However, it also left me with an anger that so many of the factors that contribute to physician suicide have. Documentary puts spotlight on physician depression, suicide.
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Primum non nocere first do no harm photos view all photos 1 movie info. Louis premiere of do no harm is tuesday and wednesday, oct. A free screening of the documentary film do no harm, which examines the problems of burnout, depression and suicide within the medical profession, is set for 5. The groundbreaking documentary film that exposes the hidden epidemic of physician suicide and. The documentary explores the ethics of global health clinical electives and volunteer projects in developing regions. Do no harm is a battle cry from the families and coworkers of doctors and medical students who killed themselves.
Track do no harm film exposing the hippocratic hoax. Though there are, sadly, many cases of doctor, resident and medical student suicide in the u. Filmmakers observed these principles with widely shared limitations. We discuss how prevalent physician suicide is and how the real numbers and demographics are so difficult to track. Sep, 2017 though there are, sadly, many cases of doctor, resident and medical student suicide in the u. Do no harm broadcast on pbs stations across the nation and has been selected by several prestigious film festivals. After the screening, a discussion with a panel of faculty experts in physician wellness, addiction medicine and psychiatry. Mar 20, 2020 robyn symon is raising funds for do no harm film exposing the hippocratic hoax final days on kickstarter. Sep 19, 2018 its the opening scene of the new documentary film do no harm by emmywinning producer robyn symon, who pulls back the curtain of the hidden epidemic of physician suicide and depression among doctors and medical students. Documentary filmmaker robyn symons film do no harm takes a hard look at the growing problem of physician burnoutjob stress and fatigue that can lead to mental and physical exhaustion, and in some cases even suicide. This is a 45 minute documentary freely downloadable to your computer or phone on the topic of global health clinical electives. A feature documentary exposing the epidemic of physician suicide and burnout.
Both are stylistic, sophisticated action films that beat with a conflicted heart of. The movie unfolds as worldrenowned experts share the latest scientific evidence. Doctors are supposed to be our healers, yet they have the highest rate of suicide among any profession. Documentary on physician suicide spurs discussion ub now. The colorado permanente medical group in collaboration with the colorado medical society hosted a screening in may of do no harm.
The film highlights painful truths and poses difficult questions, especially to medical schools and health systems that, according to some in the. James reynolds documentary makes the alarming case for the ill effects of blood transfusions. Do no harm cleveland international film festival march. We invite you to attend a special prerelease screening of the documentary film do no harm, produced and directed by emmy award winning filmmaker robyn. They commonly shared such principles as, in relation to subjects, do no harm and protect the vulnerable, and, in relation to viewers, honor the viewers trust. Narrated by ed harris, do no harm shows us the devastating effects of these drugs. The film collaborative is the first nonprofit, fullservice provider dedicated to the distribution of independent film, including narrative features, documentaries and shorts. He is the coexecutive producer and director of the documentary film and public television series do no harm. Oct 01, 2012 james reynolds documentary makes the alarming case for the ill effects of blood transfusions. Mar 28, 2020 defazio shared some of those statistics with the 300 people attending a screening last month of the documentary do no harm. Primum non nocere first do no harm is a feature length documentary film detailing the history of blood transfusions with an overview from top medical experts. She is the producer and director of the documentary film, do no harm, about the healthcare system that drives us to take our lives.
This is a qualitative research documentary that was created by alyson and timothy holland. Find out where to see the film in a theatre near you. Other stories include that of a medical student who survived a suicide attempt and a parent of a student who completed suicide weeks before graduation. Its the opening scene of the new documentary film do no harm by emmywinning producer robyn symon, who pulls back the curtain of the hidden epidemic of physician suicide and depression among doctors and medical students. A film exposing the silent epidemic of physician suicide and a broken medical system that puts doctors and. Do no harm documentary film by robyn symon kickstarter.
Mar 20, 2020 robyn symon is raising funds for do no harm documentary film on kickstarter. It is a privilege and an honor for me to tell this story and make this film. When documentary filmmakers do have to make their own ethical decisions, how do they reason. The epidemic of physician suicide and a broken medical system putting doctors and patients at risk. Suicide accounts for 26 percent of deaths among physicians ages 25 to 39 compared to 11 percent of deaths in the same age group in the general population. Anyone whos ever had a blood transfusion will likely watch primum non nocere.
Do no harm is an eye opening documentary on the little known epidemic of physician suicide. After losing a patient, a junior doctors night only gets worse as his guilt and tiredness effect his mind in the short film do no harm. Emmy winning former pbs producerdirector robyn symon examines this critical problem in the documentary do no harm, the winner of the roy w. Over 1,000 copies of the film have been distributed to advocates and policy makers. Its the opening scene of the new documentary film do no harm by emmy winning producer robyn symon, who pulls back the curtain of the. Do no harm documentary film on physician wellness set. Dreamscape media partners with turner publishing for release of do no harm. Joomuns death is the opening scene in do no harm, a documentary by emmy awardwinning filmmaker robyn symon, about the hidden epidemic of physician suicides in. Do no harm is an upcoming documentary film which exposes the epidemic of physician suicide in the united states, its causes and. A film exposing the silent epidemic of physician suicide and a broken medical system that puts doctors and patients at risk. Harry wiland, copresident and coceo of media policy center mpc. This film and companion book can play a key role in educating communities about why opioid manufacturers should be held accountable for their calculated deception of health professionals and the general public. Do no harm is an upcoming documentary film which exposes the epidemic of physician. Doctors are our healers, yet they have the highest rate of suicide among any profession.