Half of Judie Burrows' blood volume was lost during a partial hip replacement surgery, leading to irreversible brain damage and a family's fight against medical malpractice.
“The American healthcare system just messed with the wrong filmmaker.”
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Half of Judie Burrows' blood volume was lost during a partial hip replacement surgery, leading to irreversible brain damage and a family's fight against medical malpractice.
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Synopsis
Judie Burrows, a retired school teacher, was hospitalized in Milwaukee in June 2009 after a bike accident. Following a hip surgery, she fell into a coma, resulting in permanent brain damage. Her son, Steve Burrows, documents the family's ten-year struggle with medical malpractice through interviews, archival footage, and courtroom scenes. The film critiques the American healthcare system and the challenges families face when dealing with medical errors.
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Why Watch
- Meet Judie Burrows, a retired teacher whose life changed drastically.
- Follow Steve Burrows as he investigates medical malpractice.
- See real footage and spy-cam recordings of hospital events.
Did You Know
- Judie Burrows fell into a coma after a hip surgery in 2009.
- The film took ten years to document the family's experience.
- Steve Burrows received over 5,000 letters of support after the film's release.
- Bleed Out won the Best Feature Documentary award from the Los Angeles Press Club in 2019.
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When did Bleed Out premiere on HBO?
Bleed Out premiered on HBO on December 17, 2018.
What medical issue did Judie Burrows face after her surgery?
Judie Burrows fell into a coma and suffered permanent brain damage due to a mistake during a partial hip surgery.
What awards did Bleed Out win?
Bleed Out won the Best Feature Documentary award from the Los Angeles Press Club in 2019 and the Southern California Journalism Award for Best Feature Documentary.
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