Forks Over Knives (2011)

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.

Director:

Lee Fulkerson

Writer:

Lee Fulkerson

Stars:

Jason Aucoin, Joey Aucoin, Neal Barnard

Cast

Credited cast:
Jason Aucoin	...	Himself
Joey Aucoin	...	Himself
Neal Barnard	...	Himself (as Neal Barnard M.D.)
Gene Baur	...	Himself
San'Dera Brantley-Nation	...	Herself
T. Colin Campbell	...	Himself (as T. Colin Campbell Ph.D.)
Junshi Chen	...	Himself (as Junshi Chen Ph.D.)
Joseph Crowe	...	Himself
Mac Danzig	...	Himself
Connie Diekman	...	Herself (as Connie Diekman MEd RD FADA)
Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.	...	Himself (as Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. M.D.)
Rip Esselstyn	...	Himself
Ruth Heidrich	...	Herself
David Klurfeld	...	Himself (as David Klurfeld Ph.D.)
Matthew Lederman	...	Himself (as Matthew Ledderman M.D.)

Storyline

What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug and major medical operations have become routine. Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the country's three leading causes of death, even though billions are spent each year to "battle" these very conditions. Millions suffer from a host of other degenerative diseases. Could it be there's a single solution to all of these problems? A solution so comprehensive, but so utterly straightforward, that it's mind-boggling that more of us haven't taken it seriously? FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the so-called "diseases of affluence" that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces ...

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Taglines:

Warning - This movie could save your life!

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements and incidental smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gabel statt Skalpell - Gesünder leben ohne Fleisch

Company Credits

Production Co:

Monica Beach Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.19 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Welcome Home"
Written by Radical Face
Performed by Radical Face

User Reviews

Very Entertaining and VERY VERY alarming.

I decided to watch this documentary a few days ago because I've recently watched "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" and "Foodmatters" and I loved them both. They were both inspiring on some level, but more than inspiring they were eye opening. It can't come as a surprise to anyone living in the west that we are clearly doing something wrong. We may not want to hear about it, or agree on what "it" is but I can tell you after you watch "Forks Over Knives" you will hear a convincing case against the consumption of meat and dairy. The documentary illustrates the findings of two different scientists who have spent more than 50 years each researching the link between nutrition and disease. Their findings are compelling to say the least. Not only does this documentary show tons of scientific evidence but it mixes in some personal stories for variety and entertainment. I eat tons of meat and tons of dairy so some of the science presented in "Forks over Knives" wasn't exactly music to my ears, but the evidence is hard to deny. Even if it's not what you want to hear, and you have no inclination to become vegan you will still find this documentary highly entertaining and memorable.