America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments(2011)

America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments is a documentary that challenges the assumption that thinness equals health. Director Justin Roberts examines America's obsession with dieting, the limitations of the BMI scale, and the "obesity epidemic" narrative, questioning whether good health requires a slim physique. Throughout his investigation, Roberts uncovers how doctors, schools, government agencies, and high-profile figures promote weight loss surgeries, restrictive diets, and a pervasive fear of fat. He explores the cultural and institutional forces driving body dissatisfaction across the nation. With access to advanced medical science and diverse wellness approaches, Roberts asks whether true health can exist across a spectrum of body sizes and weights, challenging the one-size-fits-all mentality that dominates American healthcare and public policy.