Medicating Normal
“Good for profits. Bad for patients.”
Synopsis
One in five Americans is taking a psychiatric drug, including millions of children. Pharmaceutical companies have over-hyped the benefits of these drugs, while hiding the risks and severe side effects including physiological dependence. "Medicating Normal" explores what happens when for- profit medicine intersects with human beings in distress.
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Medicating Normal Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dave Cope
Self
Brianna Cope
Self - Dave's Wife
Shalamar Fairweather
Self
Angie Peacock
Self
Rebecka Green
Self
Tabita Green
Self - Rebecka's Mom
Todd Green
Self - Rebecka's Dad
Ivan Jourdain
Self - Pharmacist, Ivan Pharmacy
Mary Neal Vieten
Self - Psychologist; Commander, US Navy (RC)
Allen J. Frances
Self - Chair, Dept. of Psychiatry, Duke Univ Med School
Anna Lembke
Self - Psychiatrist; Professor, Stanford Univ Med School
Robert Whitaker
Self - Journalist & Author
Kelly Brogan
Self - Psychiatrist
Peter Gøtzsche
Self - Professor, Univ of Copenhagen
David Cohen
Self - Professor of Social Welfare, UCLA
Kristian Rasmussen
Self - Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Cunningham, Wendy Ractliffe
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern
- Original Title
- Medicating Normal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Cunningham, Wendy Ractliffe
Nathan Halpern
Joan Churchill
David Dawkins
Muffie Meyer, Wendy Ractliffe, Lynn Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Churchill
Director of Photography
Lynn Cunningham
Director
Wendy Ractliffe
Director
Muffie Meyer
Producer
Wendy Ractliffe
Producer
Lynn Cunningham
Producer
David Dawkins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicating Normal
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What is Medicating Normal about?
One in five Americans is taking a psychiatric drug, including millions of children. Pharmaceutical companies have over-hyped the benefits of these drugs, while hiding the risks and severe side effects including physiological dependence. "Medicating Normal" explores what happens when for- profit medicine intersects with human beings in distress.
Who directed Medicating Normal?
Medicating Normal was directed by Lynn Cunningham, Wendy Ractliffe.
Who stars in Medicating Normal?
The principal cast of Medicating Normal includes Dave Cope, Brianna Cope, Shalamar Fairweather, Angie Peacock, Rebecka Green.
When was Medicating Normal released and how long is it?
Medicating Normal was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Medicating Normal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Medicating Normal was composed by Nathan Halpern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Medicating Normal?
Medicating Normal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).