Your Fat Friend is a documentary film directed by Jeanie Finlay. It follows author Aubrey Gordon for several years before and including the publication of her first book, What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat, including breaking her anonymity as a blogger, the launch of her podcast Maintenance Phase, and the impact of her writing, including on her relationships with her parents. The film premiered on June 8, 2023, at the Tribeca Film Festival,[1] and received positive reviews.
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| Directed by | Jeanie Finlay |
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| Edited by | Alice Powell |
| Music by | Tara Creme |
| Distributed by | Together Films |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Countries | United States UK |
| Language | English |
Reception
editYour Fat Friend won the Audience Award at the 2023 Sheffield DocFest[2] and the 2023 St. Louis International Film Festival.[3]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 21 critics' reviews are positive. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote, "the humour and generosity of Gordon shine through."[4] Sophie Butcher of Empire Magazine wrote, "A simple but effective study of a vital activist voice, this documentary is a powerful force for change."[5] Jonathan Romney of The Financial Times wrote, "this is delicate, honest filmmaking from Finlay. A real gem."[6] Christian Zilko of IndieWire gave it a C and wrote, "The choice between treating people with dignity and expressing genuine concern for their health is not as mutually exclusive as she makes it out to be."[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Spotlight Documentary World Premiere: Your Fat Friend". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Your Fat Friend wins Audience Award at the 2023 Sheffield DocFest". Sheffield DocFest. June 15, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "2023 SLIFF Awards". Cinema St Louis. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (February 7, 2024). "Your Fat Friend review – fat activist Aubrey Gordon takes on the cruelty of Big Diet". the Guardian. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Your Fat Friend". Empire. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Lattila, Maria (February 9, 2024). "An honest, triumphant film from Jeanie Finlay". Film Stories. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Zilko, Christian (December 10, 2023). "'Your Fat Friend' Review: Fat Acceptance Doc Blurs the Line Between Empathy and Complacency". IndieWire. Retrieved July 4, 2024.