Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 19, 2005 -- Miami filmmakers Joanna
Popper and Arne Zimmermann completed “The ABC’s of Eating Disorders,” a
documentary film on eating disorders. Anorexics, bulimics, and compulsive
overeaters share their intimate experiences and struggles. The interviews
captivate and allow the viewer into the mind of someone with an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are epidemic in America. Dr Marty Lerner, of Milestones in
Recovery who was interviewed in the documentary, estimated that 50% of women
have eating disorders at some point in their lives, and almost as many men. He
also estimated that at any given time 20-30% of the population is suffering from
an eating disorder.
Eating disorders have been largely misunderstood. Rather than being about food
and weight as popularly thought, eating disorders are classified as a
psychological disorder. Susan Kleinman of the Renfrew Center said, “Eating
disorders have been misnamed. They really should have been called emotional
disorders.” Alexis Todd from the Renfrew Center adds that “they are the
deadliest of all psychological disorders.” The mortality rate associated with
anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate of all causes of death
for females 15-24 years old.
This program is new, exciting and different. The viewer sees real people
candidly speaking about their eating disorders and experiences. It includes
compulsive overeaters, which is often overlooked. The project focuses on
mainstream cases of functional people, not just Hollywood stars or people who
die. Interviews include a wide variety of people from different backgrounds,
genders, ages and ethnic groups. This breadth allows diverse audiences to
connect with the program.
Producer Joanna Popper says, “The documentary was made to increase awareness on
eating disorders, let people know they’re not alone, and encourage recovery.
And, it helps people without eating disorders understand them.” She continues,
“As Pro-anorexia internet sites increase, it’s important to have Pro-recovery
materials in the public view. And the timing is perfect with the National Eating
Disorder Awareness Week coming up in February.”
The Producer, Editor and people who were interviewed in the documentary are
available immediately for interviews and happy to talk about all topics.
About the Producer and Zakto Film
The Producer, Joanna Popper, has been an advocate for eating disorder treatment
and recovery since seeking her own treatment three years ago. She was
interviewed on the subject on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°, New Times, and Spanish
and Portuguese-language radio stations. She has spoken at University of Miami
Delta Gamma sorority. Filmmaker Arne Zimmermann is the Founder of Zakto Film.
Arne shot and edited “The ABC's of Eating Disorders.” www.zakto.com/abc
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