The Kids Menu (2016)

The Kids Menu: Directed by Kurt Engfehr. With Tim Baird, Jennifer Bond, Joe Cross, Curt Ellis. THE KIDS MENU is a feature documentary from the team that brought you “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.” As filmmaker Joe Cross spent time traveling the world with his previous two films, he met thousands of people and one issue that came up again and again was what to do about the growing childhood obesity problem. In THE KIDS MENU, Joe meets with experts, parents, teachers and kids, coming to the realization that childhood obesity isn’t the real issue, but rather a symptom of a bigger problem. The lack of knowledge of what healthy foods are. Lack of access to healthy and affordable options. And the influence of negative role models, whether a parent, teacher or even a celebrity. All of this together seems to be a lot to overcome, but when empowered, kids often make the surprising choice of the healthier path. In this inspiring and hopeful documentary, we see amazing programs in action, inspiring individuals paving the way for change, but most of all – Kids, taking the lead in getting healthier options on their own menu.

“Another ignorant prophet. Some guy whose only qualification was obesity found a way of making money. And of course, everybody should repent, as the end is near. Is it true what he says? Who knows. Maybe yes, maybe not. But certainly this is no way to prove it right through cherry picking and getting on the band wagon.”