Orgasm Inc

Explores the strange science of female pleasure and reveals the warped mentality of the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Director Liz Canner embarks on a nine-year odyssey as she follows the companies who are racing to be the first to win FDA approval for a product to cure 'female sexual...

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Main Authors: Olmanni, Stephanie (Composer), Barnett, Alex, 1972 December 7- (Composer), Glasgo, Don (Composer)
Other Authors: Canner, Elizabeth (Photographer, Film editor), Christie, Sandra (Sandra Marie) (Film editor), Beaudoin, Jay (Animator), Fischer, Nicholas (Animator)
Format: Video DVD Software
Language:English
Published: [Norwich, Vt.] : Astrea Media, Inc. [2011]
Edition:Educational version.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects:
Pharmaceutical industry -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Pharmaceutical industry -- Economic aspects.
Sexual desire disorders -- Economic aspects.
Women -- Sexual behavior.
Drugs and sex.
Drugs -- Marketing.
Drugs -- Testing.
Drugs -- Research.
Sexual disorders -- Chemotherapy.
Online Access:Connect to film's website online
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Summary:Explores the strange science of female pleasure and reveals the warped mentality of the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Director Liz Canner embarks on a nine-year odyssey as she follows the companies who are racing to be the first to win FDA approval for a product to cure 'female sexual dysfunction.' The prize: billions of dollars in profits. Featuring illuminating footage and interviews with activists, doctors, and medical experts.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2009.
Extras include a 47 page educator's guide in PDF format.
Creation and Production Credits:
Edited by Sandra Christie and Jeremiah Zagar ; original score by Stephanie Olmanni, Alex Barnett and Don Glasgo ; animation, Jay Beaudoin and Nicholas Fischer.
System Details:
DVD; 4:3.
Award Notes:
Official Selection: 60 Film Festivals; Winner 6 Film Awards.
Format:DVD; 4:3.
Awards:Official Selection: 60 Film Festivals; Winner 6 Film Awards.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Production Credits:Edited by Sandra Christie and Jeremiah Zagar ; original score by Stephanie Olmanni, Alex Barnett and Don Glasgo ; animation, Jay Beaudoin and Nicholas Fischer.

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