That Sugar Film

Year

2014

Duration

97 minutes

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

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Synopsis

With a baby on the way, filmmaker Damon Gameau has become increasingly worried about staying healthy. His main concern is the hidden sugars in foods we commonly perceive as ‘healthy’. To reveal their dangers he commits to a high-sugar-only diet, allowing the camera to document every extreme his body endures. Grappling the issue with frankness and humour - reminiscent of Super Size Me - and incorporating animation and celebrity cameos to highlight his learnings along the way, this is an engaging and pertinent film that will make you think before you eat.

Director/s

Damon Gameau

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Dental surgery scene.

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Mental Wellbeing

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That Sugar Film: Film Guide

World Health Day, 7 Apr

A film guide that looks at That Sugar Film (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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Resources To Use With This Film

That Sugar Film: Film Guide

World Health Day, 7 Apr