Blood Business | New Cannibalism | Plasma Industry | Investigative Documentary

Blood Business - The film sheds light on the opaque trade of the blood plasma industry. From the impoverished streets of Cleveland Ohio to the golden shores of Switzerland’s Lake Zurich, the film explores the intricacies around the business of blood. Blood Business (2017) Director: Pierre Monnard Writers: Marie Maurisse, François Pilet Stars: David Rihs, Carlos, Rudolf Schwabe Genre: Documentary Country: Switzerland, Germany Language: English Release Date: February 21, 2017 Germany (ARTE) Filming Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Synopsis: Plasma, a component of blood that is highly sought-after, now costs more liter per liter than petrol. Used by pharmaceutical companies to create expensive medications, this precious liquid has become a lucrative commodity. The film investigates one of the largest corporations in this flourishing market, with profits soaring over a billion euros. Their donation centres are mostly found in poor neighbourhoods in the U.S.,