About the Movie

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.

FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.

Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realise that the only person who can save them is themselves. 

Approx. Running Time: 97 Minutes

What you'll discover in this film

With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long-term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body’s ability to heal itself.

He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days.

Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle.

While talking to more than 500 Americans about food, health and longevity, it’s at a truck stop in Arizona where Joe meets a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition.

Phil Staples is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs, a cheeseburger away from a heart-attack. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well.

What emerges is nothing short of amazing – an inspiring tale of healing and human connection.

Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves.

Reviews

'The documentary made me laugh and it made me cry. You truly touched peoples lives and were a catalyst that led them to make positive changes. I am glad to have met you and proud to know you. Your story will inspire so many people."

~ Melanie W. - New York, NY

'What an amazing film Joe, congratulations. Imagine if everyone who saw 'Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead' could turn their life around like Phil, he is so courageous and an inspiration to us all. Your film will certainly help make the world a healthier place, one vegetable at a time!. I know what I'll be buying my hubby for his birthday next month!'

~ Hadley B. Sydney, Australia