Overfed & Undernourished
| Overfed & Undernourished | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Troy Jones |
| Produced by | Troy Jones |
| Starring |
Joe Cross Dr. John Demartini Dr. Arne Rubinstein Don Tolman |
| Cinematography | Lincoln Williams |
| Edited by | Jude Kalman |
| Distributed by |
evolvee. Gravitas Ventures Passion river |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Overfed & Undernourished is a 2014 documentary film produced and directed by Australian film director Troy Jones. The film is a health and lifestyle documentary that examines the global epidemic of obesity and modern lifestyles through one boy's journey to regain his health.
Synopsis
Overfed & Undernourished is a health and lifestyle documentary that examines a global epidemic and modern lifestyles through one boy's inspiring and personal journey to regain his health from the inside out.
The film is interspersed with interviews and advice from leading health and wellbeing experts from around the globe, providing simple solutions to improve the quality of our lives, and ultimately asking the fundamental question… Are we really nourishing ourselves?[1]
The film features Joe Cross (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead), Dr. John Demartini (The Secret), Don Tolman and Dr. Arne Rubinstein[2]
Reception
The film has received mostly positive reviews with the movie database and review aggregation site IMDb rating the film 7.3/10 from 148 users. The Irish Film Critic James McDonald rated it 5 stars and stated that the film is "essential viewing" and "very highly recommended".[3] Sarah Michelle said "This is a film every parent should see — but it’s not just for parents — it’s for caregivers, teachers, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who should all be aware of the health responsibility we have on the children in our lives".[4] Larina Robinson from The Body Dietetics said "Everyone should watch this if they want to improve their health and enhance their knowledge about the food supply and the power of a healthy lifestyle".[5]
Distribution
On 21 May 2014 the film had its World Premiere on the Gold Coast, Queensland in Australia. Subsequently it premiered around Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane and was made available on DVD and video on demand via the official website.
In 2015 Worldwide video on demand and Broadcast rights were secured by Gravitas Ventures. US & Canadian DVD & Non-theatrical distribution rights were picked up by Passion River. Evolvee retained Rest of world DVD & Non-theatrical distribution rights.
References
- ↑ "Official Website". Overfed & Undernourished.
- ↑ "Credits". Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ "Movie Review: "Overfed & Undernourished"". Irish Film Critic.
- ↑ "[Film Review] Overfed and Undernourished". Sarah Michelle Blog.
- ↑ "Overfed & Undernourished Movie Review". The Body Dietetics.
External links
- Official website
- Overfed & Undernourished at the Internet Movie Database
- Review at irishfilmcritic.com