Obesity: The Post Mortem (2016)

Obesity: The Post Mortem (2016) poster

Documentary revealing just how dangerous too much fat is to our most vital internal organs. The programme follows a specialist pathology team as they conduct a post-mortem on the body of a 17-stone woman whose body was donated to medical science. Their findings, as they dissect the body and its organs, are startling, exposing the devastating impact of obesity with stunning visuals and fascinating medical facts. Morbid obesity reduces life expectancy by an average of nine years and is blamed for over 30,000 deaths in the UK every year. With 65 per cent of people already overweight or obese, this extraordinary film is a powerful contribution to the debate about fat, food, lifestyle and how the health service will cope with the growing obesity crisis.

Director: Satiyesh Manoharajah, Melanie Archer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Tim Cragg
Editing: Chris Weyman-Jones
Production: World of Wonder
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

gore, autopsy, medical drama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obesity: The Post Mortem about?
Documentary revealing just how dangerous too much fat is to our most vital internal organs. The programme follows a specialist pathology team as they conduct a post-mortem on the body of a 17-stone woman whose body was donated to medical science. Their findings, as they dissect the body and its organs, are startling, exposing the devastating impact of obesity with stunning visuals and fascinating medical facts. Morbid obesity reduces life expectancy by an average of nine years and is blamed for over 30,000 deaths in the UK every year. With 65 per cent of people already overweight or obese, this extraordinary film is a powerful contribution to the debate about fat, food, lifestyle and how the health service will cope with the growing obesity crisis.
Who directed Obesity: The Post Mortem?
Obesity: The Post Mortem was directed by Satiyesh Manoharajah, Melanie Archer.
Who stars in Obesity: The Post Mortem?
Obesity: The Post Mortem stars Vinette Robinson, Mike Osborn.
How long is Obesity: The Post Mortem?
Obesity: The Post Mortem has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Obesity: The Post Mortem?
Obesity: The Post Mortem is a Documentary film.
Where was Obesity: The Post Mortem produced?
Obesity: The Post Mortem was produced in United Kingdom.