Documentary

That Sugar Film

- This will change the way you think about 'healthy' food

One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.

Release Date : 2014-07-31

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Madman EntertainmentSprout PicturesOld Mates Productions

Production Country :

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Cast

Character Name : Himself

Original Name : Damon Gameau

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Sugar Family Sketch

Original Name : Stephen Fry

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Liver Sketch

Original Name : Brenton Thwaites

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sugary Words

Original Name : Isabel Lucas

Gender : Female

Character Name : Sugar Emotion Sketch

Original Name : Jessica Marais

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ballet Business Man

Original Name : John Leary

Gender : Male

Character Name : Father

Original Name : Nick Batzias

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mother

Original Name : Katie Batzias

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bikini girl on beach

Original Name : Annalise Braakensiek

Gender : Female

Character Name : Scientist in Lab

Original Name : Kieron Rooney

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Investigative Science Journalist / Author, Why We Get Fat

Original Name : Gary Taubes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : David Wolfe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / President, Radiant Recovery

Original Name : Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D.

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Author, "My Big TOE" / Retired NASA Physicist

Original Name : Thomas W. Campbell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Psychological Science, U. Melbourne

Original Name : Professor Nick Allen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Dean, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke U.

Original Name : Kelly Brownell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Nyurpaya Kaika Burton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Angela Hammons

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Larry Hammons

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Wellness Leader

Original Name : Aaron Matheson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Chairman, iNovum LLC

Original Name : Howard Moskowitz

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Author "Salt Sugar Fat"

Original Name : Michael Moss

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Professor of Nutrition, UNC

Original Name : Barry Popkin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Member of Monell Chemical Senses Center

Original Name : Danielle R. Reed

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Professor, Touro University, CA

Original Name : Jean-Marc Schwartz

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Physician Scientist, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute

Original Name : Dr. John L. Sievenpiper

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Dentist, Kentucky

Original Name : Dr. Edwin Smith

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Research Scientist / PhD. Nutritional Biology

Original Name : Kimber Stanhope

Gender : Male

Character Name : Senior Research Scientist

Original Name : Eric Stice

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Amata Store Manager

Original Name : Maurice Thompson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / Aboriginal Community Development Worker

Original Name : John Tungku Tregenza

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self / OAM

Original Name : Inawinytji Williamson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Hugh Jackman

Gender : Male

Reviews

Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**We're surrounded by dangers, simply refused to see it.** The last time I saw such documentary film was 'Food, Inc.'. In the mean time I have seen documentaries about different topics, but not food. It was a long gap indeed, because then I was in my early twenties and now watching this film made me realise how to look at the food I eat everyday. So believe me, if you are in your late twenties and above, this will inspire you. But for others, like the youngsters and kids, it will be an educational film. This Australian film looks funny from the outside, but the information it gives can't simply be discarded. I liked the actor, who was the writer, director, producer of the film and the dedication was highly appreciable. Because it was not just go out and make a film, but he himself placed into the centre of the film plot. Initially I thought it was a crazy idea, but at the end I'm stunned. For everything, from what he did and what this film revealed. When it comes to the food, there are many things to be concerned. But this film was focused on sugar, about the foods we eat, which has a strong sugar presence and how it is affecting our health. Damon Gameau decided to experiment himself by consuming per day, forty teaspoons of sugar and from sugary products that easily available in the market. And monitoring carefully the changes in his body along the way his wife's pregnancy. > "Sugar's not evil, but life's so much better when you get rid of it." The film is not all about the experiment he's doing, it also gives some details about the people who are suffering big from modern foods. Especially I'm happy for openly giving opinions about the soft drinks from Coke and Pepsi brands. Damon also travelled to the US and he continued what he was doing, alongside collecting some new input from the experts, as well as meeting the victims. The rapid change in his physique and health gives a report on what direction the experiment is heading. From damaging the skin to the putting his internal body organs into various risks of diseases such as liver failure, heart attack and many more. There's a brief appearance of Hugh Jackman, but don't expect more than that. It had no big impact, because the film's topic was much bigger than his part in the film. The film gave me some idea about how to deal with the food I consume. If you are concerned about your weight, particularly fat tummy, you will know what to do after watching this. I mean this does not guide you through, but opens your eyes. It points out where you are committing your mistake. It does not tell to completely cut off the sugary, but know your limit and behave. One of the best documentary films. Do whatever you want after watching this, but before that don't think to skip it. You can call it an inspirational, educational or a message deliverer, but this film has committed to highlight what went wrong with the modern day diet. And how the food industry is responding to all the accusations. But you should know what's better for you, so think twice before touching any sugar products. Especially be aware of fructose (who is the villain of this story), which might not equate to nicotine, but the consequences are. _9/10_