DVD Release: Absolutely Safe

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Alive Mind Media and Our Bodies, Ourselves Present the DVD Release of "Absolutely Safe"

Announcing the DVD release of "Absolutely Safe" ...because every woman has the right to make an informed decision about her body. Exclusively available through Alive Mind Media on DVD November 4th. New York, NY, October 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Every year more than 250,000 teenagers and women choose breast implants, yet fewer voices than ever seem to be asking "Why?" And fewer still are asking "Are they safe?" The debut release of filmmaker Carol Ciancutti-Leyva, "Absolutely Safe" takes an open-minded, personal approach to the controversy over breast implant safety. Ultimately, "Absolutely Safe" is the story of everyday women who find themselves and their breasts in the tangled and confusing intersection of beauty and business."Absolutely Safe" is driven by the experience of the filmmaker's own mother. Diagnosed with breast tumors, Audrey Ciancutti underwent a double mastectomy with silicone-implant reconstruction surgery. A year later, her implants ruptured, and soon after, her health steadily declined. Like thousands of other women, Audrey believes her debilitating illnesses—joint pain, chronic fatigue, scleroderma– are linked to her breast implants; however, most doctors and researchers deny this link. Among the debate by plastic surgeons, toxicologists, attorneys, implant manufacturers, whistle blowers, government officials and activists, "Absolutely Safe" introduces more women like Audrey who make choices about their breasts without being informed of the potential risks.Even though the FDA recently lifted its restrictions on silicone implants and approved them for wide-scale use, many serious questions remain regarding breast implant safety. "Absolutely Safe" reveals that the conversation on implant safety is far more complex than mere health issues. Rather, the real question is how women can make informed decisions in a culture that equates female value with conformity to a synthetic ideal, and sexuality with large breasts. "Absolutely Safe" presents the personal stories of women who chose implants. "['Absolutely Safe'] is the perfect antidote to ads and TV shows that now routinely mislead women into thinking that these devices have been proven to be safe."–Judy Norsigian, co-author and Executive Director, Our Bodies OurselvesAlive Mind is the exclusive home video distributor of "Absolutely Safe," a personal journey by Mrs. Ciancutti-Leyva to bring awareness to women's health and rights; because every woman has the right to make an informed decision about her body. This release will be available in November 2008.About Our Bodies, OurselvesOur Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) is a nonprofit, public interest women's health education, advocacy, and consulting organization. Beginning in 1970 with the publication of the first edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves, OBOS has inspired the women's health movement by: Producing books that make accurate health and medical information accessible to a broad audience by weaving women's stories into a framework of practical, clearly written text; Identifying and collaborating with exemplary individuals and organizations that provide services, generate research and policy analysis, and organize for social change; Inspiring and empowering women to become engaged in the political aspects of sustaining good health for themselves and their communities. For more information visit Our Bodies Ourselves at www.ourbodiesourselves.org/About Alive MindAlive Mind releases on DVD and digitally specialty documentary programming in the areas of new consciousness, rational spirituality, and cultural transformation. Launched by industry pioneer Lorber, Alive Mind seeks out intellectually provocative work from leading filmmakers – media content that delivers the "aha" response of a transformative experience. To advance discussion of issues related to our films, Alive Mind hosts Alive Mind Woman, where you will find open discussion about issues ranging from the decision not to have children to how to earn more money without selling your soul. AliveMindWoman.com hosts blogs for some of today's most stimulating thinkers, filmmakers and activists including Ariel Gore, Carol Ciancutti-Leyva, and Fox.Visit them online at www.alivemind.netVideo Information:"Absolutely Safe"Price: $24.98Genre: DocumentaryAvailability: WorldwideRunning Time: 83 minutesTechnical Aspects: 4:3, NTSC Region 0Language: English###

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