Slim for Him (2000)
With obesity and weight-related health problems rising at an alarming pace in developed countries, thousands are looking to religion to help them lose weight. The evangelical Christian weight-loss corporation 'Weigh Down Workshop' has 30,000 classes in the USA and now there are dozens of branches opening in the UK. Everyman follows the stories of two women looking to God to help them lose weight, and the American organisation that can help them - for a fee - to slim for Him.
Primary Title
- Slim for Him
Date Broadcast
- Monday 23 February 2009
Release Year
- 2000
Start Time
- 04 : 30
Finish Time
- 05 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- With obesity and weight-related health problems rising at an alarming pace in developed countries, thousands are looking to religion to help them lose weight. The evangelical Christian weight-loss corporation 'Weigh Down Workshop' has 30,000 classes in the USA and now there are dozens of branches opening in the UK. Everyman follows the stories of two women looking to God to help them lose weight, and the American organisation that can help them - for a fee - to slim for Him.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Religion and culture--United States
- Health--Religious aspects
- Popular culture--Religious aspects
- Body image in women
Genres
- Documentary
- Health
Contributors
- Camilla Affleck (Director)
- Camilla Affleck (Producer)
- BBC (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Religion and culture--United States
- Health--Religious aspects
- Popular culture--Religious aspects
- Body image in women