The Fat fighters

United States, 1971

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Explains how viewing oneself objectively helps reveal psychological reasons for obesity and consequently leads to permanent weight control, as well as improved self-image.

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Credits

director

Scott Whitaker

producer

Wetzel O. Whitaker

production company

Brigham Young University

Duration

00:21:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1971

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

003587

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Self-respect

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Body image

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nutrition

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Obesity

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Reducing diets

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-confidence

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-perception

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-realization

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-respect

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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