Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime (1987)

Synopsis of Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime

This documentary concerns Harry M. Hoxsey, the former coal miner whose family's herbal recipe has brought about claims of a cancer cure. Starting in 1924 with his first clinic, he expanded to 17 states by the mid 1950s, along the way constantly battling organized medicine that labeled him a charlatan. Hoxsey's supporters point out he was the victim of arrests, or "quackdowns" spearheaded by the proponents of established medical practices. Interviews of patients satisfied with the results of the controversial treatment are balanced with physicians from the FDA and the AMA. A clinic in Tijuana, Mexico claims an 80% success rate, while opponents are naturally skeptical. What is apparent is that cancer continues to be one of humankind's more dreaded diseases, and that political and economic forces dominate research and development. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

83 mins

Director(s):

Jorge Grau, Ken Ausubel

Writer(s):

Jorge Grau, Ken Ausubel

Producer(s):

Ken Ausubel

Categories:

Documentary

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