
A gripping tale of microbes, medicine and money, "Under Our Skin" exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, one of the most controversial and fastest growing epidemics of our time. Each year, thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are "all in their head." Following the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the health care system and a medical establishment... (Full plot summary below)
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A gripping tale of microbes, medicine and money, "Under Our Skin" exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, one of the most controversial and fastest growing epidemics of our time. Each year, thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often told that their symptoms are "all in their head." Following the stories of patients and physicians fighting for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of the health care system and a medical establishment all too willing to put profits ahead of patients.
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| NewsBlazeKam WilliamsA scary expose' illustrating exactly what happens to a country when you let the insurance lobby set a corporate agenda which puts profits ahead of healthcare. Are you listening, President Obama? |
| Film ThreatPhil HallWilson overstuffs the film with endless artsy shots of nature. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzWell-researched investigative medical documentary over the hidden story of Lyme disease. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura CliffordThe film is certainly interesting, but considering its excessive running time, very little is given over to the opposing view...One doctor's court trial never makes it clear if any of patients had less than desirable results. |
| New York TimesStephen HoldenScary enough to make the faint of heart decide never to venture into the woods or to lie on the grass again without protective covering. |
| About.comJennifer MerinJust as you're heading off for a nice hike in the park, along comes this timely reminder that Lyme disease is has reached epidemic proportions in US, and the bacteria causing it may be lurking in a deer tick waiting in your neck of the woods to bite and i |
| Washington PostMichael O'SullivanUnder Our Skin has a major ax to grind, but if even half of what it alleges is true, it's more deeply terrifying than any slasher film you'll ever see. |
| San Francisco ChronicleJustin BertonWe may not get to argue both sides of the debate, but Under Our Skin stirs the deepest emotions and reveals the most unsettling truth: We're all vulnerable to a tick bite, sure, but it's the health care system that really gets us in the end. |
| Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenThe information it presents is eye-opening for medical consumers and health professionals of any stripe. And the film incidentally makes a great case for health care reform. |
| Projection BoothRob HumanickOnly in its investigation into these downright evil motives does it take on the necessary role of activist, and [...] I wish it had gone further and deeper. |