Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
2010 · 97 min · Director: Kurt Engfehr, Joe Cross, Joe Cross
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well- with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long-term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body's ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. While talking to more than 500 Americans about food, health and longevity, it's at a truck stop in Arizona where Joe meets a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition. Phil Staples is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs; a cheeseburger away from a heart-attack. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well. What emerges is nothing short of amazing - an inspiring tale of healing and human connection. Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves.
Emotional fingerprint
Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Inspiration 35%, Hope 25%, Empathy 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Inspiration35%
- Hope25%
- Empathy15%
- Relief15%
- Excitement10%
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The strongest emotional signals are Inspiration, Hope, Empathy. Genres: Documentary. AI estimate.
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Consider this title if you are looking for Inspiration, Hope and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Hope
- Inspiration
- Empathy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Inspiration
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Hope | Inspiration | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 42 % | 30 % | 20 % | 28 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 30 % | 23 % | 39 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Empathy | 50 % | 23 % | 18 % | 44 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 25 % | 19 % | 29 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Hope | 40 % | 31 % | 25 % | 20 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Curiosity | 39 % | 28 % | 23 % | 28 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Hope | 40 % | 33 % | 26 % | 30 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Hope | 45 % | 41 % | 30 % | 31 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Empathy | 50 % | 45 % | 31 % | 38 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Hope | 56 % | 50 % | 44 % | 39 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Relief | 64 % | 46 % | 45 % | 48 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Empathy | 68 % | 38 % | 30 % | 64 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Empathy | 63 % | 38 % | 25 % | 65 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Empathy | 56 % | 45 % | 35 % | 49 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Hope | 61 % | 56 % | 54 % | 33 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Inspiration | 69 % | 63 % | 68 % | 29 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Inspiration | 66 % | 56 % | 61 % | 38 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Empathy | 66 % | 52 % | 56 % | 45 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Inspiration | 73 % | 60 % | 67 % | 40 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Rags to riches
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Phil Riverstone
Virginia Cross
Details
- Directed by
- Kurt Engfehr, Joe Cross, Joe Cross
- Written by
- Kurt Engfehr, Joe Cross, Robert Mac
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2010
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Country
- Australia, United States
- Genres
- Documentary
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Inspiration
- Data updated
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