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America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments

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Filmmaker Darryl Roberts examines dieting, obesity and eating disorders.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader Self-promoting physicians, shrinks, bureaucrats, and fashion models blather on about eating issues, yet Roberts glosses over the only real solution to weight gain: balanced nutrition combined with exercise. Dec 1, 2011 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times If you're trying to lose weight, this movie will probably not help you , but it reflects the stories of a lot of our lives. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 1, 2011 Full Review Mindy Farabee Los Angeles Times No doubt, we the people are due for some lifestyle changes, but the film glosses some of the trickier obstacles to better health. Rated: 2/5 Oct 14, 2011 Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine [Director Darryl] Roberts does not take himself very seriously, but there are some interesting facts that will make you think. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Mar 16, 2018 Full Review Matt Pais RedEye Roberts makes a sincere humanitarian, but he's a lousy journalist. Rated: 1/4 Dec 1, 2011 Full Review Kam Williams AALBC.com A priceless reminder about the value of being able to accept yourself just the way you are without succumbing to the societal pressure to measure up to an unattainable, ideal body-type. Rated: 3/4 Oct 14, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member FANTASTIC INFO!!! Think about only the content. The facts about needing a lifestyle change not just a diet. Eat fruits, veggies, grains and legumes, and eat as much as you want!!!! The recipes are endless. Be smarter than processed food!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Si tienes, lo que la mayoria identifica como, sobrepeso, gordura, etc... te recomiendo este documental. Acabo de verlo en Netflix y es genial, sobre todo para aquellos que tienen un cuerpo de forma redondeada. El mismo pone en cuestión la relación de la salud con la obesidad y muestra como los intereses comerciales son los primeros causantes del stigma que tiene la sociedad con todo aquel que tiene sobrepeso. Muestra con entrevistas y estadisticas una realidad que siempre ha tratado de tergiversarse. ¡Puedes ser un gordo saludable o un flaco moribundo! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member an intense look at thinness ideals and misconceptions in America Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member The underlying issue here is that you can be healthy if you exercise and eat right, but aren't a size 0. I also appreciate the fact that Darryl Roberts set out to prove modern medicine wrong and achieved that goal. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Darryl Roberts examines dieting, obesity and eating disorders.
Director
Darryl Roberts
Producer
Jeff Scheftel
Screenwriter
Darryl Roberts
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.9K
Runtime
1h 44m