1968 | England | Documentary

Cruel kindness

  • English 13 mins
  • Director | Winifred Holmes
  • Writer | Winifred Holmes
  • Producer | Oswalk Skilbeck

STATUS: Released

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This film, containing footage of late 1960's home life, addresses attitudes to food and meal times and obesity in children. A female GP narrates the story of three children who are overweight for their age stressing that although there may be some inherited causes of their obesity, it is mostly due to over-feeding on the part of the parents, what the GP calls a cruel kindness. 3 segments.

Obesity Nutrition Pediatrics Family Education
Film Organizations
Wellcome Trust
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