Ickonic: In The Shadow of Flexner (2024)

This is a groundbreaking documentary film by Justin Smith that exposes a century-old corruption that forever altered the trajectory of healthcare. At the heart of this riveting narrative lies the Flexner Report, a document published in 1910, whose insidious purpose was to eradicate all traces of natural medicine from the educational landscape.

In an era when conventional doctors faced public skepticism, the Flexner Report became the tool of choice for industrial capitalists seeking to monopolise medicine. With an intricate web of influence, orthodox physicians and profit-driven magnates embarked on a mission to discredit any therapeutic approach that did not involve drugs or surgery.

The fallout of this Machiavellian manoeuvre was the sidelining of gentle, nature-aligned treatments in favour of a system that prioritizes profit over patients. While orthodox medicine has undeniably gifted the world with life-saving advancements, the documentary sheds light on the dark underbelly of a system where millions have become collateral damage in the pursuit of financial gain.

The film explores the paradox of a medical industry awash with unprecedented funds, yet failing to stem the tide of rising chronic conditions globally.