Synopsis
A GOOD MEDICINE is a 12-part, ongoing, documentary series profiling the world’s most disruptive pioneers transforming today’s medicine. Expanding on the mission of A TINY REVOLUTION, each episode puts unconventional and cutting-edge medical ideas to the test with hard science—always rooted in fact and focused on our future.
Through arresting interviews and vivid animations, this series will pull back the curtain on medical approaches that have been historically underfunded but are now experiencing a renaissance in research and development.
We will travel around the globe to spotlight the scientists and practitioners who transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries to discover transformative solutions for the most debilitating illnesses.
Pilot
"A Tiny Revolution”
Phage therapy's life-or-death fight against antibiotic resistance, pioneered by women scientists defying the status quo.
In a growing global network of clinics and labs, a tiny revolution is brewing. Researchers are reviving a once forgotten medicine called phage therapy, an alternative to antibiotics that uses naturally occurring viruses to treat bacterial infections.
Episode
"A Tiny Revolution”
This episode explores the brain's ability to rewire itself through the work of Dr. Doidge and Annie Hopper, highlighting inspiring stories of recovery from trauma and chronic illness.
Episode
"Healing the Land”
This episode explores the profound connection between our health and the health of the planet, emphasizing the urgent need for humanity to live in harmony with the land.
Credits
Libby Spears
Director & Producer
