The Perfect Human Diet(2012)
An unprecedented global exploration for a solution to America's #1 killer.
The Perfect Human Diet Synopsis
"The Perfect Human Diet" is an unprecedented global exploration to find a solution to our epidemic of overweight obesity and diet-related disease - the #1 killer in America. The film bypasses current dietary group-think by exploring modern dietary science, previous historical findings, ancestral native diets and the emerging field of human dietary evolution; revealing for the first time, the authentic human diet. Film audiences finally have the opportunity to see what our species really needs for optimal health and are introduced to a practical template based on these breakthrough scientific facts.
The Perfect Human Diet (2012) is a documentary and history film directed by C.J. Hunt, released on May 22, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars C.J. Hunt, Leslie Aiello, Loren Cordain and Michael Eades. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- C.J. Hunt
- Writers:
- C.J. Hunt
- Producers:
- Jason Marraccini, Trey Gregory
- Production:
- Hunt Thompson Media, Gravitas Ventures, ECG Productions
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Perfect Human Diet (2012) Trailer
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The Perfect Human Diet Cast & Crew
Main cast
C.J. Hunt
as Self / Narrator / Main Subject
- Leslie Aiello
Leslie Aiello
as Self / President, Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anth. Research
- Loren Cordain
Loren Cordain
as Self / Author / Professor of Health & Exercise Science, CO St. U
- Michael Eades
Michael Eades
as Self / Author, Protein Power
- Boyd Eaton
Boyd Eaton
as Self / Author, Paleolithic Prescription / Professor, Emory U.
- Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman
as Self / Center for Nutritional Medicine
- David J. Getoff
David J. Getoff
as Self / VP Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation
- Alan Goldhamer
Alan Goldhamer
as Self / President, Int'l Association of Hygienic Physicians
- Adele Hite MPH R.D.
Adele Hite MPH R.D.
as Self / Exec. Dir., Healthy Nation Coalition
- Jean Jacques Hublin
Jean Jacques Hublin
as Self / Dir., Human Evolution, Max Planck Institute
- Maria Leung
Maria Leung
as Self / Founder Tasty Eats Soy Jerky
- Shannon McPherron
Shannon McPherron
as Self / Paleolithic Archaeologist, Max Planck Institute
Key crew
Directed by C.J. Hunt, written by C.J. Hunt, produced by Jason Marraccini and Trey Gregory.
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The Perfect Human Diet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Perfect Human Diet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Perfect Human Diet online?
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The Perfect Human Diet (2012) is available to stream on Daring Docs Amazon Channel and Indie Club Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Perfect Human Diet?
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The main cast of The Perfect Human Diet (2012) includes C.J. Hunt, Leslie Aiello, Loren Cordain, Michael Eades and Boyd Eaton. The film was directed by C.J. Hunt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Perfect Human Diet released?
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The Perfect Human Diet was released on May 22, 2012 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Perfect Human Diet worth watching?
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The Perfect Human Diet (2012) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Perfect Human Diet?
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Yes. The official The Perfect Human Diet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.