Money Talks, The Documentary
Synopsis from the website
This 50-minute documentary was created to give an in-depth, academic perspective on the questionable marketing tactics of the pharmaceutical industry, and features the commentary of investigative journalists and medical professionals including Dr. John Abramson, author of Overdosed America, and Prescription Access Litigation Project Director, Alex Sugerman-Brozan. Other notable interviewees include Dr. Bob Goodman of Columbia University, founder of the 'No Free Lunch' program, and Dr. Jerome Hoffman of UCLA Medical School.
Reviews
"Money Talks presents a wealth of unsettling information and forward-looking ideas about one of the most urgent issues facing our country today. This film should be required viewing for anyone concerned about the complexities and failings of the American health care system." -Meghann Matwichuk, University of Delaware, Media Librarian/Video Round Table Notable Videos for Adults Committee Member
"Money Talks filled the gaps... things are far worse than I suspected" -Evelyn Hampton, UTNE
"Money Talks exposes shady drug industry practices... it is important for anyone who wants to understand how corporations are controlling their health." -Heather Gehlert, AlterNet
"I recommend the documentary film Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety" -Christine Northrup M.D.
"A chilling documentary" -Marilynn Larkin, The Lancet
"Viewers of Slattery-Moschkau's work will be forever changed in their perception of the pharmaceutical industry." -Bradley Lewis, M.D. Ph.D., NYU
"This documentary should be required viewing in all health care educational programs." -David A. Apgar, R.Ph.
"The facts uncovered in this film shocked even me--and I've been a 'prevention-first' doc all along." -Malynn Utzinger, MD
"I can't imagine a more compelling way to drive home the idea that we all need to be proactive about the medications we are taking and giving to our children... simply riveting." -Dr. Dominick Riccio, chairman of the Just Say "Know" to Prescription Drugs Campaign
