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More than skin deep

The history, science and culture of skin cancer.

A single childhood sunburn may trigger one of the most misunderstood and underestimated illnesses as an adult - the skin cancer!

More Than Skin Deep reveals how the tanning craze was accidentally popularized by Coco Chanel, how pioneering medical trials for melanoma may revolutionize cancer treatments and how human skin colour evolved as a survival response.

Using renown experts, dramatic personal testimony and re-enactments, "More Than Skin Deep" speaks to the struggles and hopes against this unpredictable and formidable foe.

A Stan Kozma production for Z Film.

Episodic Synopsis available here