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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 countrys 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 theres a single solution to all of these problems? A solution so comprehensive, but so utterly straightforward, that its mind-boggling that more of us havent 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 the personal journeys of Dr. T. Colin Campbell, a nutritional scientist from Cornell University, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a former top surgeon at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic. Inspired by remarkable discoveries in their young careers, these men conducted several groundbreaking studies, one of which is considered among the most comprehensive health-related investigations ever undertaken. Their research separately and independently led them to the same startling conclusion: degenerative diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even several forms of cancer, could almost always be prevented-and in many cases reversed-by adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. Despite the profound implications of their findings, their work has remained relatively unknown to the public. In addition, cameras follow "reality patients" who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole foods plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments-while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.
Lee Fulkerson
Self - Narrator
Matthew Lederman
Self - Doctor
Alona Pulde
Self - Doctor
T. Colin Campbell
Self - Doctor
Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.
Self - Doctor
Joey Aucoin
Self - Landscape Developer
John McDougall
Self - Doctor
Connie Diekman
Self - Director of University Nutrition, Washington University
Pam Popper
Self - Executive Director, The Wellness Forum
Doug Lisle
Self - Doctor
Terry Mason
Self - Chicago Commissioner of Health
San'Dera Brantley-Nation
Self - Diabetes Sufferer
Junshi Chen
Self - Doctor & Scientist
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
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