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Cinematography | Keegan Kuhn |
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Distributed by | A.U.M. Films & Media |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
What the Health is a 2017 American documentary film which critiques the health effects of meat, dairy product and egg consumption, and questions the practices of leading health and pharmaceutical organizations. It also advocates for a plant-based diet. It has been criticised for scientific inaccuracies.
Advertised as "The Health Film That Health Organizations Don't Want You To See", the film follows Kip Andersen as he interviews physicians and other individuals on diet and health topics. Andersen is also shown attempting to contact representatives of various health organizations, but comes away dissatisfied with their responses. Through other interviews he examines the alleged connection between the meat, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as various health organizations. The synopsis is that serious health problems are a consequence of consuming meat and dairy products, and that a conspiracy exists to cover this up.[2][3]
What the Health was written, produced, and directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, the same production team behind the documentary Cowspiracy.[4] It was executive-produced by Joaquin Phoenix, a long-time vegan.
What the Health was funded via an Indiegogo campaign in March 2016,[5] raising more than $235,000.[6] The film was released globally on Vimeo on March 16, 2017,[7] and screenings licensed through Tugg Inc.[8]
The documentary has been criticized by medical doctors,[9][10] dietitians,[11][12][13] and investigative journalists.[14][15]
A companion book of the same name was released in February 2017, authored by Eunice Wong.[21]
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