Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Lee FulkersonHimself
- Matthew LedermanHimself
- Alona PuldeHimself
- T. Colin CampbellHimself
- Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.Himself
- Joey AucoinHimself
- Connie DiekmanHimself
- Pam PopperHimself
- Doug LisleHimself
- Terry MasonHimself
Recommendations
- 83
Entertainment Weekly
So scrupulously researched and argued that only a fool would ignore its findings. - 80
Los Angeles Times
Richly inspiring and informative documentary. - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
The bottom line: I am convinced this message is true. - 70
Variety
One of the more convincing, radical and politically volatile documentaries to come out of the burgeoning good-food genre. - 60
Time Out
Fulkerson's out to tweak the medical establishment, as well as offer dietary tips, and his film makes effective use of case studies and graphs to build a convincing, if inevitably simplified, argument for better living through fresh produce. - 60
Village Voice
Some of the data is less convincing than Fulkerson would have us believe, but nothing trumps the clear eyes and shiny coats of a trio of newly minted vegans. - 50
The New York Times
While at times fascinating, this trudge through statistics, graphs and grainy film of cholesterol bubbles and arterial plaque may challenge even the most determined viewer. - 50
Observer
I'm sure there is much to be learned from Forks Over Knives (the title means fruits and veggies can be forked, but anything you cut with a knife is lethal), but what does it have to do with real life?
