That Sugar Film - Perth Screenings

That Sugar Film - Perth Screenings

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Posted 2015-03-09 by Preeti Cfollow

Thu 26 Mar 2015 - Sun 26 Apr 2015

By now many of us have undoubtedly heard something about the anti-sugar movement currently taking the world by storm. Whether you know a little, a lot, or even nothing about it, my prediction is that most of you will want to see the aptly named Australian documentary, That Sugar Film.



Australian actor and filmmaker, Damon Gameau writes, stars in and directs the film that is described as "one man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar". So, the gist of it is that Damon, who has been on a refined sugar-free diet for the last three years of his life, decides to go on a diet for 60 days whereby he eats only so-called healthy food like muesli bars, cereal and low-fat yogurt to name a few. With the help of a team of professionals including a GP, serologist and nutritionist to monitor his progress Damon takes the audience on an entertaining journey through his body's reaction to the new-found sugar.



Even if you're not really planning to change the way you eat sugar or you don't really "get" all this health bizo, That Sugar Film has something for everyone. Here are a few reasons why:

1. In the film complex science-y matters are entertainingly explained in layman's terms and using clever graphics (see the movement of sugar through the topless body of a rather attractive male actor, for example).

2.The film has a banging soundtrack with contributions from talented acts like Florence and the Machine, Depeche Mode and Peter Gabriel.



3. Cool cameos by Stephen Fry, Isabel Lucas and Hugh Jackman really up the star ante of the film whilst also presenting interesting facts about sugar.

4. You'll learn about yet another cover up involving the US government in the 1970's - think brilliant dinner party conversation.



5. But most importantly, if you want to know how you and your family can maintain good health in today's sugar-saturated, fast-paced, convenience vs quality world, this film will educate you. And that is the main purpose of The Sugar Film, to educate the public about the effects of a high sugar diet on ourselves, our children and on society.

Throughout the film I found myself getting quite worried about my personal sugar consumption and considering how I could banish sugar from my life altogether. But as a die-hard sweet tooth and cake fiend, I was glad when the final messages were delivered proclaiming that sugar is not evil but life is better when you don't consume the sweet stuff in excess.



If you would like to find out more about the film, tips for de-sugaring your life, and educating kids about sugar visit That Sugar Film's website . You can also buy tickets there. That Sugar Film is screening in Perth from March 26th at Luna Palace Leederville , Event Cinemas Innaloo ,and the Moonlight Cinema .

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