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The First Patient

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First year medical students explore death, spirituality, and science through the dissection of the human body.

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The First Patient

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Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times 11/08/2018
"The First Patient" may be too graphic for some viewers. But underneath the layers of formaldehyde-treated flesh, there's real heart and deserved wonder at the human body. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Film Journal International 10/23/2018
There's little lurking beneath the gruesome exterior of Chip Duncan's documentary about human anatomy dissection. Go to Full Review Bradley Gibson Film Threat 11/30/2018
9/10
The First Patient presents a respectful, informative, and surprisingly emotional look at a taboo subject. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/21/2018 It would be very interesting to see this movie! Especially, that it's filmed at an exceptional institution like Mayo Clinic! See more Read all reviews
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Chip Duncan

Director

Robert Huck

Producer

Chip Duncan

Producer

Vivien Williams

Producer

Lisa Nevins

Executive Producer

Michelle Picard

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Synopsis First year medical students explore death, spirituality, and science through the dissection of the human body.
Director
Chip Duncan
Producer
Robert Huck, Chip Duncan, Vivien Williams
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2020
Runtime
1h 22m