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Title: Forks Over Knives (2011)
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Lee Fulkerson | ... | Self - Narrator |
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Matthew Lederman | ... | Self - Doctor (as Matthew Ledderman M.D.) |
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Alona Pulde | ... | Self - Doctor (as Alona Pulde M.D.) |
| T. Colin Campbell | ... | Self - Doctor (as T. Colin Campbell Ph.D.) | |
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Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. | ... | Self - Doctor (as Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. M.D.) |
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Joey Aucoin | ... | Self - Landscape Developer |
| John McDougall | ... | Self - Doctor (as John McDougall M.D.) | |
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Connie Diekman | ... | Self - Director of University Nutrition, Washington University (as Connie Diekman MEd RD FADA) |
| Pam Popper | ... | Self - Executive Director, The Wellness Forum (as Pam Popper N.D.) | |
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Doug Lisle | ... | Self - Doctor (as Doug Lisle Ph.D.) |
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Terry Mason | ... | Self - Chicago Commissioner of Health (as Terry Mason M.D.) |
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San'Dera Brantley-Nation | ... | Self - Diabetes Sufferer |
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Junshi Chen | ... | Self - Doctor & Scientist (as Junshi Chen Ph.D.) |
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Cammie Aucoin | ... | Self - Joey's Relative |
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Jason Aucoin | ... | Self - Joey's Relative |
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 ... Written by Brian L. Wendel
There is no doubt that this documentary, like so many others is bias, in this case bias towards a vegan diet, and they do seem to leave out facts for that very same reason. However watching documentaries you should know that this is often the case, and you should do your own research and form your own opinion based on other sources than just the film. That said, a documentary is supposed to make you think, and this certainly did that for me. It moved my perception of and curiosity about diet more than any other film or article has. Perhaps it was the astounding facts it presented me with, perhaps it is because I am already looking more at what I eat than I used to. At any rate I highly recommend watching this and forming your own opinion. It does not lecture you about morals of eating meat or tries to make you a vegan to protect the environment. While it does briefly touch on the subject of energy footprint in food production, its most important and dominant message is your health, plane and simple. Do you think meat is vital for you health and survival? The answer this film gives might surprise you.