That Sugar Film (2015), directed by Damon Gameau

Despite having a name that sounds like something delicious to eat, Damon Gameau has some important points to make about the devastating health effects of consuming too much sugar and how big business had a vested interest in hiding this fact. Even if you think you are across nutrition, this documentary offers some eye-opening facts that justify the public health crusades of campaigners like Jamie Oliver. It tries a bit too hard to mitigate the dull facts with lame overkill. It really didn’t need Stephen Fry declaiming in rhyming couplets to get the message across, or superhero outfits. Gameau demonstrates the effect of an average daily intake of 40 teaspoons of sugar over two months on his own body. The tactic is derivative but effective, as you see the rapid deterioration of his health. Despite the silly bells and whistles, this is a serious film that is worth taking seriously.