Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead


1h 37m 2011

Brief Synopsis

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose path laid out before him wouldn't end well. At a truck stop in Arizona he meets Phil, a truck driver who suffers from the sam

Film Details

Also Known As
Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose path laid out before him wouldn't end well. At a truck stop in Arizona he meets Phil, a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition. Phil is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well.

Film Details

Also Known As
Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Spring April 1, 2011

Limited Release in United States Spring April 1, 2011 (New York City)

Released in United States on Video October 11, 2011

Released in United States on Video October 11, 2011