
Obesity: The Post Mortem
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2017
PGDirector
Elizabeth Arledge
Runtime
56 minutes
Average Rating
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Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts is an urgent wake-up call about the national threat posed by Alzheimer's disease. Many know the unique tragedy of this disease, but few know that Alzheimer's is one of the most critical public health crises facing America. Because of the growing number of aging baby boomers, and the fact that the onset of Alzheimer's is primarily age-related, the number of Alzheimer's case is predicted to skyrocket in the United States. This will not only be a profound human tragedy, but an overwhelming economic one as well. Due to the length of time people live with the illness and need care, it's the most expensive medical condition in the U.S. Future costs for Alzheimer's threaten to bankrupt Medicare, Medicaid, and the life savings of millions of Americans.
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LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Its focus remains strictly on a medical and economic crisis rather than identity-based social dynamics.
Gender Representation
There is no indication of a focus on gender hierarchies or the subversion of traditional roles. The subject matter centers on age-related pathology.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The documentary does not provide specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of its subjects. No explicit evidence of diverse representation is present.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative highlights how the Alzheimer's crisis threatens to bankrupt major American social safety nets like Medicare and Medicaid. This frames the crisis through a lens of systemic vulnerability.
Disability Representation
The documentary centers entirely on a neurodegenerative condition, providing a platform for discussing cognitive disability. It moves beyond clinical observation to address the lived experience of the illness.
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AI Analysis
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts serves as a public health advocacy tool, focusing on the intersection of biological aging and economic stability. The film's primary strength lies in its deep engagement with disability, framing the neurodegenerative epidemic as a profound human tragedy and a systemic crisis. However, the documentary lacks intersectional breadth. It does not address gender, race, or LGBTQ+ identities, which limits its scope to a specialized medical and economic discussion. The narrative is driven by the looming demographic shift of the aging population rather than the deconstruction of social identity hierarchies.

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