Louis premiere of do no harm is tuesday and wednesday, oct. The film was first aired on citytv and abc for public viewing on 16 february 1997. He is the coexecutive producer and director of the documentary film and public television series do no harm. Do no harm the opioid epidemic see the documentary film. The epidemic of physician suicide and a broken medical system putting doctors and patients at risk. Do no harm broadcast on pbs stations across the nation and has been selected by several prestigious film festivals. 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.
Though there are, sadly, many cases of doctor, resident and medical student suicide in the u. We discuss how prevalent physician suicide is and how the real numbers and demographics are so difficult to track. After the screening, a discussion with a panel of faculty experts in physician wellness, addiction medicine and psychiatry. However, it also left me with an anger that so many of the factors that contribute to physician suicide have. Do no harm cleveland international film festival march. What you dont know about medical culture can kill you.
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The movie unfolds as worldrenowned experts share the latest scientific evidence. 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. The film collaborative is the first nonprofit, fullservice provider dedicated to the distribution of independent film, including narrative features, documentaries and shorts. Over 1,000 copies of the film have been distributed to advocates and policy makers. Defazio shared some of those statistics with the 300 people attending a screening last month of the documentary do no harm. The opioid epidemic puts the spotlight on the worst man made epidemic in our nations history. 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. 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. Viewers, astonished to learn about the practices detailed in the film, have been moved to investigate practices at their local nonprofit hospitals. 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. Logline medical students and families of physicians touched by suicide come out of the. The opioid epidemic rightfully exposes the opioid lie we have been living in america for decades.
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It took ones breath away and left an empty but stunning silence in the room at the end. Do no harm explores the first corruption of a womans moral code. We both were committed to describing the problems and obstacles in reforming our healthcare system but also presenting. In a statement from wible, she lamented, when you talk about wellness but not suicide, you water down whats going on. 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. Chesterfield parents lose med student son to suicide, then.
Dreamscape media partners with turner publishing for. In your working together as codirectors of this film, how do you balance and complement each other. 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. She is the producer and director of the documentary film, do no harm, about the healthcare system that drives us to take our lives. Filmmakers observed these principles with widely shared limitations. Do no harm documentary film by robyn symon kickstarter. 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.
The strand pulled under pressure in do no harm leads to a more dangerous unravelling of humanity in the larger story. Documentary puts spotlight on physician depression, suicide. Exposing the hippocratic hoax a film by robyn symon. I saw the screening of the entire documentary in seattle. When documentary filmmakers do have to make their own ethical decisions, how do they reason. Do no harm is a featurelength documentary that exposes the silent epidemic of physician suicide. The opioid epidemic, a harrowing multimedia series on americas rampant opioid crisis. A national public health emergency is sweeping through north america. 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. 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.
Documentary filmmakers on ethical challenges in their work. Documentary on physician suicide spurs discussion ub now. 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. Jumping off hospital rooftops, hanging themselves in janitorial closets, overdosing on drugstheyre a students and their suicides are often like wellplanned school projects. 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. Narrated by ed harris, do no harm shows us the devastating effects of these drugs, and casts light up on those who must. We offer a full range of affordable distribution, educational, and marketing education to independent filmmakers looking to reach out to traditionally underserved audiences. A qualitative research documentary by maggie sullivan moderator 11 jul, 20. Robyn symon is raising funds for do no harm documentary film on kickstarter.
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. Doctors are our healers, yet they have the highest rate of suicide among any profession. Check out do no harm documentary film on indiegogo. Aug 29, 2018 we invite you to attend a screening of the documentary film do no harm, produced and directed by emmy award winning filmmaker robyn symon. It is a privilege and an honor for me to tell this story and make this film. It features interviews from experts and global health providers from europe, africa, asia, north and south america. Filmed in more than a dozen locations including the ground zeros of seattle, kentucky and new hampshire. 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. 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. 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. Exposing the hippocratic hoax, by filmmaker robyn symon, a twotime emmyaward winner. Primum non nocere first do no harm rotten tomatoes. The opioid epidemic exposes how this catastrophic manmade public health crisis began.
This is our second campaign, and should it prove successful, this film will be completed and shown. With john dietl, michele dietl, hawkins mecham, pamela wible. Do no harm is an upcoming documentary film which exposes the epidemic of physician suicide in the united states, its causes and. Do no harm is an upcoming documentary film which exposes the epidemic of physician suicide in. Do no harm film screening sparks powerful conversations. Track do no harm film exposing the hippocratic hoax.
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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. Do no harm documentary film on physician wellness set for. Doctors who take an oath to save lives are taking their own at an alarming rate, trapped in a toxic system that threatens. A feature documentary exposing the epidemic of physician suicide and burnout. Mar 28, 2020 defazio shared some of those statistics with the 300 people attending a screening last month of the documentary do no harm. A film exposing the silent epidemic of physician suicide and. The opioid epidemic exposes the opioid lie we have been living in america for decades. Someone sent me an article about two residents who jumped off the roof of their hospitals in 2014, says ms. You will meet physicians who are fighting to address the crisis, along with the systems defenders who see no problems or need to change. Primum non nocere first do no harm photos view all photos 1 movie info. 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.
Apr 28, 2019 first do no harm a documentary duration. 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. Harry wiland, copresident and coceo of media policy center mpc. 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. A film exposing the silent epidemic of physician suicide and a broken medical system that puts doctors and. Both are stylistic, sophisticated action films that beat with a conflicted heart of. Sep, 2017 though there are, sadly, many cases of doctor, resident and medical student suicide in the u. The colorado permanente medical group in collaboration with the colorado medical society hosted a screening in may of do no harm.
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