People who work in film and television can often become a bit critical of their audio-visual entertainment. It makes sense: if you know what goes on behind the scenes, you're more likely to be critical when something isn't done well. Like a chef at a shitty restaurant, you want your entertainment to be good and when it's not, it's frustrating.
But to be honest, as much as I can be critical of movies and television, I've also tried to relax a bit and just enjoy my viewing pleasures.
A rare gem in the documentary world is to find a documentary film that is both informative and really entertaining. Supersize Me is a great example of a film that accomplished this. Michael Moore does it sometimes. Religiosity did it mostly.
But the most recently documentary film that has caught my attention (thanks to Marcus who found it for us) is called Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. And it just so happens to be streaming (recently released) on Netflix!
I highly recommend you see this movie. I won't give too much away other than it's about a dude who was fat, sick and nearly dead, and his journey of healing and transformation.
If you don't have netflix, try these links to view a streaming copy on your computer, or you can go to the movie's website: http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/ and support the filmmaker by buying a DVD.
http://www.letmewatchthis.ch/watch-1926963-Fat-Sick-and-Nearly-Dead
Please let me know what you think.
Here's to your health!
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