quackery
7 movies and shows
Kumaré
Wed, 20 Jun 2012
A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
Wed, 25 Mar 1970
An American playwright living in Rome consults a quack psychiatrist to combat his fears of balding and save his failing marriage.
Miracle Money
Sat, 26 Mar 1938
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, doctors scam patients with a fake cure for cancer.
Kristin Commands
Mon, 02 Sep 1946
Translator Vilhelm and his young wife have a child, as well as a grumpy housemaid who doesn't hesitate to give her opinion on how they behave as parents. In secret Kristin arranges a scholarship for Vilhelm so he can go back to his medical studies.
The Search for Satan
Tue, 24 Oct 1995
FRONTLINE untangles the mysterious web of satanic ritual abuse, psychiatric treatment, and insurance claims that escalated into millions of dollars. Were these professed victims of secret satanic cults really helped by the psychiatric care they received?
The Enemies of Reason
Mon, 01 Jan 2007
Documentary written and presented by scientist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, psychokinesis, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine.
The Toll of Mammon
Fri, 19 Jun 1914
Dr. John Wright a poor but promising young physician is influenced by his selfish wife, who was raised in luxury, to sell his breakthrough serum to a group of shady businessmen. That decision eventually begats tragedy and ruin for them all. Ultimately though there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.