Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010)

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.

Genres: Documentary

What to watch after Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

• Forks Over Knives (2011) — Same feel: thought-provoking, realistic
• The Yes Men Fix the World (2009) — Kurt Engfehr directed both
• Undefeated (2011) — Same feel: uplifting, optimistic
• Murderball (2005) — Same feel: uplifting, optimistic
• That Sugar Film (2014)
• Fed Up (2014)