This disconnection is not only unique to Phil, millions of people around the world feel more alone and more disconnected than ever. It also became obvious after a very frank and honest conversation between the two of us, that when Phil was connected, he thrived, and when he was disconnected, he sank. It didn’t take long for feelings of compassion and sadness to replace disappointment. When you read his personal account on MindBodyGreen, you will learn what I learned - the truth of his actual circumstances. When we started filming Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 I was under the impression that my good mate, Phil Staples, was continuing to be a success story in his own eyes. If you cross or break these principles you will not only let the audience down but you are letting down the countless number of people who worked so hard to bring the film to life. But when somebody who is just trying to scrape by, effectively living in the back of his truck, can turn his life around and affect change, well that’s something.ĭocumentary filmmaking is about transparency, honesty, and integrity. I’ve often said publicly that with respect to my journey, nobody really cares about a rich white guy taking pills. You may remember Phil as the truck driver that I met while I was traveling from the east coast to the west coast in the U.S. However, in this instance I think there is one person that is more relieved about the premier last night, and that is the star of our 2011 film Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, Phil Staples. Usually, if you ask a filmmaker, they will tell you that the big relief comes after the film has been released. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 has taken just over 18 months, from 200 hours of footage and a massive team effort, to bring together. There’s not one word that describes the ups and downs of making a full-length feature documentary film. I am proud to announce that Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 is now available worldwide.
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