| Whistle-Blowing | ||
| Second Opinion: Laetrile at Sloan-Kettering | ||
| Review by Ross Anthony | ||
|
This interesting documentary explores the internal process of a whistle-blower, more than treatments for cancer. Not just the steps that lead up to Moss's leaking of information counter to the wishes of his employers, but how such a radical decision affected his wife and children. Their statements bring a warmth to what could have otherwise been a rather academic picture. Structurally speaking, while filmmaker Eric Merola includes some quite relevant footage and stills from the time period in question (1970's), in general the doc relies mainly on straight interview shots with Moss and his family. Additionally, cuts of documents with Moss reading highlighted passages spent just a little too much time on the screen for my tastes. That said, this is a worthy piece of work. Moss is engaging, the subject matter important, and the example of someone following their heart despite unpleasant consequences sadly rare and rather welcome. |
||
|
||
|
Grade..........................B+ (2.5/4) |
||
|
|
||
|
||
|
Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
Last Modified:
Thursday, 18-Sep-2014 13:43:09 PDT