''Unfiltered Breathed In – The Truth About Aerotoxic Syndrome'' (german: Ungefiltert eingeatmet - Die Wahrheit über das Aerotoxische Syndrom) is an investigative

documentary film A documentary film or documentary is a non-fictional film, motion-picture intended to "document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education or maintaining a Recorded history, historical record". Bill Nichols (film critic), Bil ...

by German journalist, author and filmmaker Tim van Beveren. The film deals with the technical, medical, social, and political backgrounds of

aerotoxic syndrome Aerotoxic syndrome relates to ill-health effects that are claimed to be caused by breathing contaminated airliner cabin air. This condition is not an established medical diagnosis. Potential sources of contamination Modern jetliners have envi ...

, which it portrays as a critical and controversial topic in aviation. It especially focuses on the analysis and scientific results of the forensic-

pathological Pathology is the study of the causal, causes and effects of disease or injury. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when us ...

research conducted on the body of British pilot Richard M. Westgate, who before his death sought medical care for symptoms that he attributed to aerotoxic syndrome. The world premiere took place on July 15, 2015, at the Babylon Cinema in

Berlin Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constitue ...

. It was followed by a discussion with politicians, medical and legal experts as well as union representatives. On October 12, 2015, the film was awarded "best documentary feature film" at the 2015 Great Lakes International Film Festival.

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