Dying to Be Thin (Full Screen)
  
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60 minutes
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Susan Sarandon narrates this candid NOVA look at anorexia, bulimia and America's body obsession. The program introduces viewers to students, ballet dancers, fashion models and other young women who are seeking recovery or have conquered their fears and their disease. The program also shows how leading eating disorder specialists are making advances into the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

 


2001 CINE Golden Eagle Award
2002 Notable Children's Film and Video

"...strongly recommended...a good historical overview and in-depth look at contemporary treatments..." - Video Librarian

"Especially suited for viewers (teenagers and young women) most vulnerable to the disorder, this is a solid school and public library purchase."- Booklist (03/01/01)

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Additional Features & Details
Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital Mono
Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Printable Materials for Educators, Web Access Links
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English
SubTitle: English
 
Grades 7 to Adults
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2000
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available

 
This title is part of the following series:  
 Nova: Health and Medicine DVD Series

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