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201296 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Doctored

201296 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 15-year legal battle culminated in the landmark Wilk case, revealing the American Medical Association's efforts against chiropractic practitioners.

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A 15-year legal battle culminated in the landmark Wilk case, revealing the American Medical Association's efforts against chiropractic practitioners.

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Bobby Sheehan's 2012 documentary features the American Medical Association's (AMA) campaign against chiropractic practitioners. It includes interviews and historical footage that detail the AMA's efforts to eliminate chiropractic services. Central to the narrative is the Wilk case, a 15-year legal battle that illustrates the conflict between traditional medicine and alternative treatments. The film also presents the stories of patients who seek alternative therapies, reflecting broader issues within the healthcare system.

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