The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom (2007)

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Benjamin Woolley presents the gripping story of Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th century radical pharmacist who took on the establishment in order to bring medicine to the masses. Culpeper lived during one of the most tumultuous periods in British history. When the country was ravaged by famine and civil war, he took part in the revolution that culminated in the execution of King Charles I. But it is Culpeper's achievements in health care that made him famous. By practicing (often illegally) as a herbalist and publishing the first English-language texts explaining how to treat common ailments, he helped to break the monopoly of a medical establishment that had abandoned the poor and needy. His book The English Physician became the most successful non-religious English book of all time, remaining in print continuously for more than 350 years.

Director: Helen Nixon
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 58 min
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Screenplay

Production: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice

Keywords

medicine, human rights

More Films by Director: Helen Nixon
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom about?
Benjamin Woolley presents the gripping story of Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th century radical pharmacist who took on the establishment in order to bring medicine to the masses. Culpeper lived during one of the most tumultuous periods in British history. When the country was ravaged by famine and civil war, he took part in the revolution that culminated in the execution of King Charles I. But it is Culpeper's achievements in health care that made him famous. By practicing (often illegally) as a herbalist and publishing the first English-language texts explaining how to treat common ailments, he helped to break the monopoly of a medical establishment that had abandoned the poor and needy. His book The English Physician became the most successful non-religious English book of all time, remaining in print continuously for more than 350 years.
Who directed The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom?
The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom was directed by Helen Nixon.
Who stars in The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom?
The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom stars Benjamin Woolley.
How long is The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom?
The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom?
The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom produced?
The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom?
The themes of The Rebel Physician: Nicholas Culpeper's Fight For Medical Freedom include: Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.