The Perfect Human Diet
“An unprecedented global exploration for a solution to America's #1 killer.”
Synopsis
"The Perfect Human Diet" is an unprecedented global exploration to find a solution to our epidemic of overweight obesity and diet-related disease - the #1 killer in America. The film bypasses current dietary group-think by exploring modern dietary science, previous historical findings, ancestral native diets and the emerging field of human dietary evolution; revealing for the first time, the authentic human diet. Film audiences finally have the opportunity to see what our species really needs for optimal health and are introduced to a practical template based on these breakthrough scientific facts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE PERFECT HUMAN DIET™ first trailer (original title "In Search of the Perfect Human Diet™")
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-16
Top Cast
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C.J. Hunt
Self / Narrator / Main Subject
Leslie Aiello
Self / President, Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anth. Research
Loren Cordain
Self / Author / Professor of Health & Exercise Science, CO St. U
Michael Eades
Self / Author, Protein Power
Boyd Eaton
Self / Author, Paleolithic Prescription / Professor, Emory U.
Joel Fuhrman
Self / Center for Nutritional Medicine
David J. Getoff
Self / VP Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation
Alan Goldhamer
Self / President, Int'l Association of Hygienic Physicians
Adele Hite MPH R.D.
Self / Exec. Dir., Healthy Nation Coalition
Jean Jacques Hublin
Self / Dir., Human Evolution, Max Planck Institute
Maria Leung
Self / Founder Tasty Eats Soy Jerky
Shannon McPherron
Self / Paleolithic Archaeologist, Max Planck Institute
Sally Fallon Morell
Self / President, Weston A. Price Foundation
William Rendu
Self / PhD Anthropology Student
Professor Mike Richards
Self / Head, Archaeological Science Group, Max Planck Institute
Gary J. Sawyer
Self / Physical Anthropologist, American Museum of Nat. History
Barry Sears, Ph.D.
Self / Author / President, Inflammation Research Foundation
Lane Sebring, M.D.
Self / Board Examiner, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C.J. Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- C.J. Hunt
- Original Title
- The Perfect Human Diet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Hunt Thompson Media, Gravitas Ventures, ECG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C.J. Hunt
C.J. Hunt
Jason Marraccini, Trey Gregory, George Thompson, C.J. Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
C.J. Hunt
Director
Jason Marraccini
Producer
Trey Gregory
Producer
C.J. Hunt
Writer
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What is The Perfect Human Diet about?
"The Perfect Human Diet" is an unprecedented global exploration to find a solution to our epidemic of overweight obesity and diet-related disease - the #1 killer in America. The film bypasses current dietary group-think by exploring modern dietary science, previous historical findings, ancestral native diets and the emerging field of human dietary evolution; revealing for the first time, the authentic human diet. Film audiences finally have the opportunity to see what our species really needs for optimal health and are introduced to a practical template based on these breakthrough scientific facts.
Who directed The Perfect Human Diet?
The Perfect Human Diet was directed by C.J. Hunt.
Who stars in The Perfect Human Diet?
The principal cast of The Perfect Human Diet includes C.J. Hunt, Leslie Aiello, Loren Cordain, Michael Eades, Boyd Eaton.
When was The Perfect Human Diet released and how long is it?
The Perfect Human Diet was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.