America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments (2011)

  • NR
  • 10/12/2011 (US)
  • Documentary

Overview

Covering issues such as America's unhealthy dieting craze, the use of the outdated and misleading BMI scale and the currently touted "obesity epidemic," Roberts debates the widely believed concepts that you have to be thin to be healthy. During his journey, he discovers the plethora of factors contributing to America's body dissatisfaction, many of which are being promoted by doctors, schools, the government, and even the First Lady of the United States. Roberts questions these industries' promotion of weight loss surgeries, fad diets, disorderly eating, and a nationwide fear of fat that causes panic whenever our Body Mass Index passes the number 25. With one of the most advanced medical systems in the world and alternative health modalities at our disposal, is it possible to be healthy at a variety of sizes and weights?

Darryl Roberts

Director

Cast

Deepak Chopra's headshot

Deepak Chopra

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Evelyn Tribole's headshot

Evelyn Tribole

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Howard Shapiro's headshot

Howard Shapiro

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Linda Bacon's headshot

Linda Bacon

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Kathleen Sebilius's headshot

Kathleen Sebilius

Herself
Timothy Dolan's headshot

Timothy Dolan

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Paul Campos's headshot

Paul Campos

Himself
Jon Robinson's headshot

Jon Robinson

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