
Upending the conventional wisdom of why we gain weight and how to lose it, Fed Up unearths a dirty secret of the American food industry-far more of us get sick from what we eat than anyone has previously realized. Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and TV journalist Katie Couric lead us through this potent exposé that uncovers why-despite media attention, the public's fascination with appearance, and government policies to combat childhood obesity-generations of American children ... (Full plot summary below)
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Upending the conventional wisdom of why we gain weight and how to lose it, Fed Up unearths a dirty secret of the American food industry-far more of us get sick from what we eat than anyone has previously realized. Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and TV journalist Katie Couric lead us through this potent exposé that uncovers why-despite media attention, the public's fascination with appearance, and government policies to combat childhood obesity-generations of American children will now live shorter lives than their parents did.
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| ScreenRantKofi OutlawFed Up is imperative viewing for just about anyone in America who is currently eating food. |
| CinemacyMorgan RojasThe impact of this negligence surrounding the health and nutritional well-being of Americans is very well documented in the film Fed Up, which is sure to leave you second guessing your dietary habits. |
| Seventh RowAlex Heeney[Fed Up] will appeal to the same audience that enjoys the self-righteous indignation that accompanies any Michael Moore film. |
| Bust MagazineKelly MaxwellA well-researched film that presents medical science and statistical trends in an easily digestible fashion. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura Clifford...although Dr. Atkins may not have gotten everything right, clearly he was a forerunner in understanding a lot of what's chewed on in "Fed Up," without receiving even a passing mention |
| OregonianMarc MohanA surprisingly in-depth and confrontational examination into the obesity epidemic among Americans, especially children, over the last 30 years. |
| Village VoiceChris PackhamFed Up is a workmanlike documentary, as undistinguished in style as a PowerPoint slide show. It nonetheless finds traction in its depiction of the food industry's Montgomery Burns–like practices. |
| VarietyGeoff BerkshireA formulaic and functional documentary that nevertheless proves effective at getting the message out about America’s addiction to unhealthy food. |
| Chicago Daily HeraldDann GireStephanie Soechtig's potentially life-changing documentary Fed Up has the look and feel of an extended 60 Minutes investigative news segment. Except that it's much, much more. |
| Globe and MailDave McGinnYou won't look at grocery store aisles the same way after you've seen Fed Up. |