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Movie

Forks Over Knives

2011PG1h 30m7.1 / 10

Warning - This movie could save your life!

Examines the profound claim that most; if not all; of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled; or even reversed; by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. Cameras follow "reality patients" who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole-foods, plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments - while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.

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Synopsis

Examines the profound claim that most; if not all; of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled; or even reversed; by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. Cameras follow "reality patients" who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole-foods, plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments - while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.

Cast, crew and production details

About Forks Over Knives

Cast

Lee FulkersonSelf
Matthew LedermanSelf
Alona PuldeSelf
T. Colin CampbellSelf
Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.Self
Joey AucoinSelf
Connie DiekmanSelf
Pam PopperSelf

Credits

Directed by
Lee Fulkerson
Written by
Lee Fulkerson

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Box office
$664.7K

Production

  • Monica Beach Media

Themes

disease preventionfood as medicinefood documentaryhealth documentaryhealthy eatingresearchveganveganismvegetarian