6.7
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Forks Over Knives (2011)
Forks Over Knives (2011)
Overview
Examines the profound claim that most; if not all; of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled; or even reversed; by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. 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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
Examines the profound claim that most; if not all; of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled; or even reversed; by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by framing the prevalence of chronic diseases as a systemic problem caused by the modern food industry and conventional medical approaches, advocating for a radical dietary shift that challenges corporate influence and aligns with progressive health and environmental values.
This documentary focuses on health and nutrition, featuring real experts and individuals relevant to its subject matter rather than fictional character casting. The narrative critiques dietary habits and the healthcare system, not traditional identities, and DEI themes are not central to its message.
Secondary
Forks Over Knives is a documentary primarily focused on advocating for a whole-food, plant-based diet and its impact on health. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its narrative is exclusively dedicated to discussions of nutrition, medical science, and personal health journeys.
Forks Over Knives is a documentary primarily focused on nutrition and health, advocating for a plant-based diet. The film does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or subject matter, resulting in no depiction of transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Forks Over Knives is a documentary featuring real individuals and experts discussing diet and health. There are no fictional characters or historical figures whose established gender has been altered for their on-screen portrayal.
Forks Over Knives is a documentary featuring real individuals and experts discussing diet and health. As it does not adapt pre-existing fictional characters or portray historical figures in a biopic, the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.1
Critic Ratings
6.1
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