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Forks Over Knives

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
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Forks Over Knives (2011)
A documentary that examines the 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.
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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 process... Read allExamines 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
21,704
824
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    • Director
      • Lee Fulkerson
    • Writer
      • Lee Fulkerson
    • Stars
      • Lee Fulkerson
      • Matthew Lederman
      • Alona Pulde
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    • Director
      • Lee Fulkerson
    • Writer
      • Lee Fulkerson
    • Stars
      • Lee Fulkerson
      • Matthew Lederman
      • Alona Pulde
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    • 55User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore

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    Lee Fulkerson
    • Self - Narrator
    Matthew Lederman
    • Self - Doctor
    • (as Matthew Ledderman M.D.)
    Alona Pulde
    • Self - Doctor
    • (as Alona Pulde M.D.)
    T. Colin Campbell
    T. Colin Campbell
    • Self - Doctor
    • (as T. Colin Campbell Ph.D.)
    Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.
    • Self - Doctor
    • (as Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. M.D.)
    Joey Aucoin
    • Self - Landscape Developer
    John McDougall
    John McDougall
    • Self - Doctor
    • (as John McDougall M.D.)
    Connie Diekman
    • Self - Director of University Nutrition, Washington University
    • (as Connie Diekman MEd RD FADA)
    Pam Popper
    Pam Popper
    • Self - Executive Director, The Wellness Forum
    • (as Pam Popper N.D.)
    Doug Lisle
    • Self - Doctor
    • (as Doug Lisle Ph.D.)
    Terry Mason
    • Self - Chicago Commissioner of Health
    • (as Terry Mason M.D.)
    San'Dera Brantley-Nation
    • Self - Diabetes Sufferer
    Junshi Chen
    • Self - Doctor & Scientist
    • (as Junshi Chen Ph.D.)
    Cammie Aucoin
    • Self - Joey's Relative
    Jason Aucoin
    • Self - Joey's Relative
    Evelyn Oswick
    • Self - Patient
    Anthony Yen
    • Self - Patient
    Deborah Lowe
    • Self - Lee's Partner
    • Director
      • Lee Fulkerson
    • Writer
      • Lee Fulkerson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kristen Bell became vegan after watching this film.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: One quarter of what you eat keeps you alive. The other three-quarters keeps your doctor alive. - Ancient Egyptian Proverb

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.19 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Welcome Home
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    User reviews55

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    6/10
    Even this Texas boy gets it
    Greetings again from the darkness. Don't show up for this documentary expecting Morgan Spurlock or Michael Moore. This one offers little entertainment value. But then, that's not the objective of the filmmaker, writer Lee Fulkerson. Mr. Fulkerson provides the polar opposite of Spurlock's award-winning "Super Size Me". Where Spurlock ate McDonalds fast food at every meal for a month, Mr. Fulkerson rejects our typical animal-based and processed food diet for plant-based whole foods.

    This test is conducted under the watch of Dr. Matthew Ledderman, who along with his wife, run all pertinent blood and medical tests, and then proceed to teach Mr. Fulkerson how to shop, cook and eat in an entirely new way. The goals are weight loss, increased energy and a reduction of prescription drugs.

    This film plays more like a PBS special or a film for medical class, as it pounds the viewer with data and information and studies and examples. A few doctors are interviewed and only minimal input is obtained from the "other" side.

    The film gives the impression that Mr. Fulkerson set out to prove his point, much like Dr. Esselstyn and Dr Campbell give every indication that their goal is to prove their own points. The famous China-Oxford-Cornell study has received some heat over the years, but regardless, it seems very clear that WITH PROPER GUIDANCE, a plant-based whole food diet affords many benefits to the human body when compared to the animal-based and processed food that have become so prevalent in the U.S.

    No attention is given to cigarettes or exercise as this is totally focused on nutrition and it's effects. There is also some information provided in regards to the governmental subsidies of corn crops, and meat and dairy farmers. This leads our filmmaker and many others to presume that the government is not necessarily interested in what's best for us or school kids' lunches. In fact, it appears both sides have a bit of self-interest at stake.

    I would encourage everyone to see the film and educate yourself so that you can make the decisions that are best for you. Consult with multiple doctors and nutritionists. No one can argue with the goal of reduced disease and minimal drug intake ... the big question is what's the best way to achieve this.
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Musketari ishrane
    • Production company
      • Monica Beach Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $739,561
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,645
      • Jan 9, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $739,561
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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