Platform brings together documentaries about real cases and fiction series that explore everything from the fight against HIV in the 80s to the journey of patients on transplant queues
Health, in all its forms, is fertile ground for stories of overcoming, dilemmas and reflection. Bearing this in mind, the HBO Max offers in its catalog a selection of productions, between fiction and documentaries, that delve into urgent themes with empathy and depth. From real pharmaceutical industry scandals to self-care journeys, the works invite the viewer to a new look at physical and mental well-being. Check out six inspiring productions available on the platform:
1. Flour Pills: The Scandal That Took Lives
This documentary series investigates the real scandal that marked Brazil in 1998, when flour pills, sold as contraceptives, reached pharmacies and caused hundreds of unwanted pregnancies. The production addresses the devastating consequences in the lives of several women. The last episode will air tomorrow, October 14th.
2. Oxygen Masks Will Not Fall Off Automatically
In the vibrant and chaotic Rio de Janeiro of the late 1980s, in the midst of the AIDS epidemic, a group of flight attendants creates a smuggling network of AZT and other medicines unavailable in Brazil, risking their lives to save HIV patients.
3. About That Skin
The documentary series follows real cases of women who found tattoos a way to give new meaning to their scars and regain their self-esteem. Each episode shows how art can be a powerful tool for healing and empowerment after physical and emotional trauma.
4. Let’s Talk About Menopause
This special confronts the taboos and misinformation surrounding menopause. With testimonials from experts and celebrities, the production defends a revolutionary and open approach to women’s health, demystifying a natural phase of life.
5. Operation Transplant
With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to hospitals in São Paulo, this documentary series shows the harrowing and inspiring journey of medical teams and patients waiting for an organ transplant. The production captures the race against time and the emotional complexity involved in each procedure.
6. Save Me From This!
The series follows Dr. Ruby Rose as she reveals the fascinating and chaotic world of emergency medicine. The production shows how doctors, nurses and support teams deal with a huge variety of cases, from the simplest to the most complex, under high pressure.
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