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Harmacy Film
媒体制作
Kennewick，Washington 1,471 位关注者
A film exposing the chaos behind the counter of America’s Pharmacy. Formerly, “Would You Like Shots with That?”
关于我们
We're a pharmacy documentary in progress. The COVID-19 pandemic unmasked long-hidden flaws in the US chain pharmacy industry, leading to dangerous—and in some cases fatal—consequences. When people think about the issues related to pharmacy they inevitably think of the opioid epidemic, as portrayed in the Netflix documentary The Pharmacist and the Hulu series Dopesick. But sadly, the problems in pharmacy extend much further and have existed far longer. Corporate chains like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens have taken over community pharmacy, elbowing out patient-focused independent pharmacies, and imposing a retail sales environment. The chains ratcheted up production for pharmacy staff to a fast-food pace and piled on performance metrics for upsells and wait times. Unbeknownst to the public, this has been going on behind the counter for decades—far from ideal, but manageable. But then COVID hit… COVID-19 unmasked America's chronic disease within chain pharmacies, as the industry's long-standing struggles have become life-threatening symptoms: A patient is re-hospitalized for a heart attack as his blood thinner is delayed at the pharmacy. A pharmacist disappears to vomit and cry as hundreds of prescriptions need filling and angry customers wait at the window, the drive through, and on the phone. The independent pharmacy is dying, too. And PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) puppeteer the pharmacy stage from behind the scenes, compounding the chaos behind the counter. In this film, the shocking realities of America's pharmacies and the insidious influence of PBMs are finally brought out in front of the counter. Yet the film doesn't just reveal problems; it also offers hope as it explores various prescriptions for a failing system. This exposé delivers a wake-up call, motivating viewers to advocate for a safer and more equitable future for pharmacy consumers and professionals alike.
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harmacyfilm.com
Harmacy Film的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 媒体制作
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Kennewick，Washington
- 类型
- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2022
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US，Washington，Kennewick
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Harmacy Film转发了
Sharing the truth is so risky that some people we’re interviewing have only agreed to do so under complete anonymity. #pharmacist #pharmacy #documentary
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WHAT A YEAR! This year, we’ve made tremendous progress in telling the story of pharmacy reform through HARMACY. We’ve been busy! Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far: Captured pivotal moments with?production trips, including two PBM protests and a D.C. press conference. Completed a prestigious?7-month Docs-in-Progress Fellowship, gaining critical insights to shape the film’s narrative. Gained insider knowledge at the?DOCNYC Conference?to navigate the business of documentaries (no popcorn, unfortunately). Published in the?Lund Report?and other outlets, building momentum and awareness for our project.?? Signed with?Margaret Danko?High Line Literary Collective to represent our companion docu-book.? Debuted our latest?sizzle reel, leaving audiences saying, “Wow, this needs to be seen!” Welcomed not one, but two Emmy-winning talents to our team—editor?Jeb Banegas?and our Director of Photography?Katie Simbala. Fame hasn’t gone to our heads (we promise). These milestones prove what’s possible when we work together, but the finish line is still ahead. Your tax-deductible donation helps us complete this project and drive the reform our industry—and communities—desperately need. Celebrate Giving Tuesday and Keep the Momentum Going—Donate Today. This Drive Ends December 31st. Learn more on our?website!
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Sharing the truth is so risky that some people we’re interviewing have only agreed to do so under complete anonymity. #pharmacist #pharmacy #documentary
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Thanks Joan Kanner and Michelle C. Bond for having Marie Wilda and Ana?s Mennuti on the Proofing Stage podcast. It’s a great episode! Take a listen.
"ARE YOU ON DRUGS?!!!" Perhaps this question has never been more relevant. And whether you already are on drugs* or are now seeking them, have we got a Proofing Stage podcast episode for you! On today's episode, Michelle C. Bond and I are joined by Ana?s Mennuti and Marie Wilda of Harmacy Film, a documentary that's anything but generic. Consider this episode your loading dose, helping you reach effective levels of badassery. Together, we?dispense?knowledge about: - The fastfoodification of pharmacy - Hidden costs of invisible labor - Breaking into an industry as an outsider - How asking for more can get you more An episode containing so much expertise should be a controlled substance... *of the prescription variety #pharmacy,#fundraising,#womeninbusiness,#documentary,#harmacy,#docsinprogress,#escrow,#fastfoodification,#podcast,#hiddencosts
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We’ve had exciting momentum this fall! Our director Ana?s Mennuti and cinematographer Katie Simbala just returned from DOC NYC with great information to help take us into the next phase of production. Ana?s signed with Margaret Danko a literary agent at High Line Literary Collective which puts us one step closer to getting a book deal for our companion docubook. We also brought on Jeb Banegas six-time Emmy award winning documentary editor to edit the series. Looking forward to everything that’s to come!
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Do pharmacists have enough agency to effectively and ethically do their jobs? #pharmacy #pharmacists #pharmacist #documentary #agency