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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead streaming

2010 Movie Australia, United States Documentary 97 min
By: Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr With: Joe Cross, Phil Riverstone, Merv Cross, Amy Badberg, Virginia Cross

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well- with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long-term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body's ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. While talking to more than 500 Americans about food, health and longevity, it's at a truck stop in Arizona where Joe meets a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition. Phil Staples is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs; a cheeseburger away from a heart-attack. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well. What emerges is nothing short of amazing - an inspiring tale of healing and human connection. Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves.

Filmium rating
75%

Mood

Hopeful
Inspiring
Motivational
Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Joe Cross
Kurt Engfehr
Robert Mac
Amy Badberg
Phil Riverstone
Merv Cross
Virginia Cross
Joel Fuhrman
Nutrition Experts

Cinematic Technique

Interview Footage
Interview-Based
Narrative-Driven
Observational
Road-Trip Scenes
Talking-Heads

Narrative Structure

Journey-Based
Linear

Pace

Moderate
Moderate-Paced
Reflective
Steady
Story-Driven

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Background Score
Motivational Music

Style

Documentary
Motivational
Personal Journey
Real-Life
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Autoimmune Disease
Health Crisis
Obesity

Characters

Autoimmune Patient
Joe Cross
Phil Staples

Ending

Hopeful
Motivational
Transformation

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Juice Fast
Medication Discontinuation
Weight Loss

Plot

Autoimmune Disease
Health Transformation
Inspiration
Juice Fasting
Personal Struggle

Setting

Road Trip
Road-Trip
Truck Stops
United States
Varied Locations

Shooting Location

Road Trip
United States

Theme

Health Transformation
Hope
Self-Care

Genre

Biography
Documentary
Health

Audiences

Health-Conscious
Vegans
Wellness Seekers

Titles

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Awards

Audience Choice Award
Turning Point Award

Critical Reception

Metacritic 45
Mixed Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 69%

Festivals

Sonoma International Film Festival

Ratings

Mixed
Moderate

Reception

Audience Choice
Audience Choice Award
Award-Winning
Mixed Reviews
Sonoma Festival
Turning Point Award

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2010
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