The Bleeding Edge
The Bleeding Edge

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The Bleeding Edge

2016
Movie
90 min
English

An entrepreneur discovers that his heart transplant came from an organ harvesting enterprise and decides to risk everything for the woman who would be their next victim.

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IMDb7.4/10
Google Users84% (approximate, based on user reviews)
Director: Kurt KuenneGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the tragic story of a family shattered by the alleged defects in a medical device. Director Kurt Kuenne investigates the death of his mother, exploring the potential role of a transvaginal mesh implant in her demise. The film delves into the broader controversy surrounding these devices and the pharmaceutical companies that produce them.

Critical Reception

The Bleeding Edge was met with a strong emotional response from audiences, many of whom found the documentary deeply moving and informative. Critics generally acknowledged the film's powerful personal narrative and its exposé of serious issues within the medical device industry, though some noted its highly subjective perspective.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt and deeply personal investigation into a medical tragedy.

  • Lauded for shedding light on the controversial and potentially dangerous medical devices.

  • Viewed by some as an important, albeit emotional, expose of corporate negligence.

Google audience: Audiences found the documentary to be a powerful and eye-opening look at the devastating impact of faulty medical devices. Many viewers expressed empathy for the director's personal journey and praised the film for raising awareness about a critical public health issue.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary.

Fun Fact

Director Kurt Kuenne began filming "The Bleeding Edge" initially as a way to cope with his mother's death, intending it as a personal tribute, but it evolved into a broader investigation.

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