Review of Remote Area Medical (2013) by April W — 26 Feb 2015

As someone who has spent majority of my life without healthcare - I appreciate the film & it's subjects!

This review of Remote Area Medical (2013) was written by April W on 26 Feb 2015.

Remote Area Medical has generally received positive reviews.

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I actually was just lucky enough to have this group come through my town, these people are just as nice and helpful in person as they appear…

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