Under Our Skin
THERE’S NO MEDICINE FOR SOMEONE LIKE YOU
The causative agent of Lyme disease was discovered in 1981 fast forward to 2009 the first documentary about Lyme disease is made. The documentary is now in the top 15 to be selected for the Oscar nominee. The documentary competed against 89 entries.
This is a coverage press release of Under Our Skin:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that UNDER OUR SKIN was selected as one of the 15 finalists competing for “Best Documentary Feature” in the 82nd Academy Awards®.
Unfolding like a real-life thriller, UNDER OUR SKIN exposes the hidden epidemic of Lyme disease and reveals how our corrupt medical system is failing to address one of the most serious illnesses of our time. Open Eye Pictures is thrilled that the Academy has honored the courageous Lyme patients and physicians whose stories are told in this film. And we hope that this nomination will help spread awareness about this devastating disease and serve as a catalyst for fixing our country’s broken health care system.
The Documentary Branch Screening Academy Committee viewed all eighty-nine qualifying documentaries during the preliminary round of voting. Academy members will now select five nominees from among the 15 titles on the shortlist, and Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
This is the link to view excerpts of Under Our Skin Documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSsnMQHIJZk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3C5106098A596981
To purchase the DVD go to:
http://www.underourskin.com/store_home.html
You can see more clips on that site.
This fully-loaded DVD is updated with an hour of bonus footage, including interviews with the filmmakers and subjects, theatrical trailer, character updates, and deleted scenes. Also includes director’s commentary, Spanish and French subtitles, closed-captioning, and a 32-page informational booklet. And look for extended interviews with bestselling author Amy Tan and Lyme discoverer Dr. Willy Burgdorfer, plus a cameo by U2s The Edge!
