Sugar Coated
2015 · Movie · 91 min · ★ 7.3 · 84% critics
This documentary follows an investigation into how a powerful industry shaped scientific research and public messaging to downplay health concerns. It traces efforts to uncover buried evidence and raise awareness about the risks tied to everyday consumption and corporate influence.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-04-25
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (30 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like investigative documentaries about institutions shaping public narratives, such as In the Same Breath, and want a focused look at health and accountability; Not for you if you prefer light, feel-good viewing.
Pros: eye-opening investigation; clear public-health focus; timely subject | Cons: one-sided perspective; limited opposing voices; heavy on information
Themes
- health
- low-carb
Cast & crew
Gary Taubes
as Self - Author
Robert Lustig
as Self - Doctor of Pediatric Endocrinology
- CW
Craig Wilcox
as Self - Researcher, Okinawa Centenarian Study
- AG
Alexis Gomez
as Self - Former Patient of Dr. Lustig
- CK
Cristin Kearns
as Self - Dentist, Denver, Colorado
- YM
Yoni Freedhoff M.D.
as Self - University of Ottawa
- JS
Jean-Marc Schwartz
as Self - Biochemist
John Yudkin
as Self (archive footage)
- AK
Ancel Keys
as Self (archive footage)
- SI
Sami Inkinen
as Self - Endurance Athlete
Directed by Michèle Hozer