NBC News Report on America: Life in the Fat Lane


60m 1987

Brief Synopsis

An NBC News special report which focuses on America's obsession with weight loss and the billion dollar industry it has spawned. The program looks at the facts and myths concerning weight gain and loss, and the prejudism many overweight people encounter in business and social situations. Also includ

Film Details

Also Known As
Life in the Fat Lane
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

An NBC News special report which focuses on America's obsession with weight loss and the billion dollar industry it has spawned. The program looks at the facts and myths concerning weight gain and loss, and the prejudism many overweight people encounter in business and social situations. Also included is a look at the impact of this obsession on American youth, and how many young people develop dangerous eating disorders as a result.

Film Details

Also Known As
Life in the Fat Lane
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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