That Sugar Film
“This will change the way you think about 'healthy' food”
Synopsis
One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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That Sugar Film - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-13
Top Cast
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Damon Gameau
Self
Stephen Fry
The Sugar Family Sketch
Brenton Thwaites
The Liver Sketch
Isabel Lucas
Sugary Words
Jessica Marais
Sugar Emotion Sketch
John Leary
Ballet Business Man
Nick Batzias
Father
Katie Batzias
Mother
Annalise Braakensiek
Bikini girl on beach
Kieron Rooney
Scientist in Lab
Gary Taubes
Self / Investigative Science Journalist / Author, Why We Get Fat
David Wolfe
Self
Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D.
Self / President, Radiant Recovery
Thomas W. Campbell
Self / Author, "My Big TOE" / Retired NASA Physicist
Professor Nick Allen
Self / Psychological Science, U. Melbourne
Kelly Brownell
Self / Dean, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke U.
Nyurpaya Kaika Burton
Self
Angela Hammons
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Gameau
- Screenplay & Story
- Damon Gameau
- Original Score
- Jojo Petrina
- Original Title
- That Sugar Film
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Madman Entertainment, Sprout Pictures, Old Mates Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Gameau
Damon Gameau
Jojo Petrina
Judd Overton
Jane Usher
Nick Batzias, Damon Gameau, Seth Larney, Jason Sourasis, Paul Wiegard
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Gameau
Director
Damon Gameau
Writer
Judd Overton
Director of Photography
Jane Usher
Editor
Gareth Davies
Production Design
Nick Batzias
Producer
Damon Gameau
Producer
Paul Wiegard
Producer
Seth Larney
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jojo Petrina
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About That Sugar Film
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What is That Sugar Film about?
One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.
Who directed That Sugar Film?
That Sugar Film was directed by Damon Gameau.
Who stars in That Sugar Film?
The principal cast of That Sugar Film includes Damon Gameau, Stephen Fry, Brenton Thwaites, Isabel Lucas, Jessica Marais.
When was That Sugar Film released and how long is it?
That Sugar Film was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for That Sugar Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That Sugar Film was composed by Jojo Petrina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That Sugar Film?
That Sugar Film holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).