– Summary:
– Feature-length film follows Cross on juice fast
– Cross and Robert Mac on Nutrition Research Foundations Advisory Board
– Cross lost 100 lbs, stopped medications
– Cross inspires Phil Staples to try juice fasting
– Sequel released in 2014
– Awards:
– Won Turning Point Award
– Shared Audience Choice Award at 2010 Sonoma International Film Festival
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– Critical reception:
– Rotten Tomatoes rating of 69% fresh
– Metacritic average score of 45 out of 100
– Hollywood Reporter called it an infomercial
– New York Times viewed it as an ad for Cross’s wellness program
– Cross planned to continue avoiding junk food and eating whole foods
– See also:
– List of vegan media
– References:
– Nutrition Research Foundation: Scientific and Research Boards – Joel Fuhrman, M.D., Director of Research
– Joe Cross – Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
– Derrick Vander Waal (September 3, 2008). Nothing But Juice: Sheldon man drops 95 pounds during documented 61-day fast
– Joe Cross interviewed on CBS Virginia This Morning
– Sidney Fussell (May 3, 2016). One man’s journey and determination to becoming healthy