The Body Fights Back

“The Body Fights Back” is a documentary film that follows the journeys of five individuals as they grapple with the contradictions of diet culture. Despite the alluring promises of happiness, attractiveness, and flawlessness, true joy and satisfaction remain elusive. The personal narratives, though originating from diverse backgrounds, converge into a disturbingly common struggle against one’s own body. Acts of self-denial and obsessive exercise offer fleeting fulfillment, only to be succeeded by cycles of binge eating and purging. Interestingly, the core issue extends beyond mere food.