Medical Racism
“The New Apartheid”
Synopsis
While many Americans are familiar with the historic medical atrocities by the CDC at Tuskegee, by the father of American gynecology, Dr. J. Marion Sims on South Carolina slave girls, and the continuing medical larceny against Henrietta Lacks, they are likely unaware of the routine medical barbarism that persists today. The film pulls back the curtain on atrocities hiding in plain sight and takes viewers on an unprecedented journey to unearth the truth. It shows viewers: That medical racism has happened before, and awareness will help ensure it doesn’t happen again How racism in the drug industry impacts the Black community Why, when our bodies and risk are involved, it shouldn’t be about governmental control How to feel empowered to have a voice about health choices
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Medical Racism
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Centner, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kevin D. Jenkins, Tony Muhammad, Curtis Cost
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Producer
Kevin D. Jenkins
Producer
Tony Muhammad
Producer
Curtis Cost
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Medical Racism.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Racism
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What is Medical Racism about?
While many Americans are familiar with the historic medical atrocities by the CDC at Tuskegee, by the father of American gynecology, Dr. J. Marion Sims on South Carolina slave girls, and the continuing medical larceny against Henrietta Lacks, they are likely unaware of the routine medical barbarism that persists today. The film pulls back the curtain on atrocities hiding in plain sight and takes viewers on an unprecedented journey to unearth the truth. It shows viewers: That medical racism has happened before, and awareness will help ensure it doesn’t happen again How racism in the drug industry impacts the Black community Why, when our bodies and risk are involved, it shouldn’t be about governmental control How to feel empowered to have a voice about health choices
Who directed Medical Racism?
Medical Racism was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Medical Racism?
The principal cast of Medical Racism includes Not specified.
When was Medical Racism released and how long is it?
Medical Racism was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 57m.