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Facing Anorexia

August 17, 2009 1h 0m

Originally released in 2009. Facing Anorexia is a feature film. directed by Jessica Villerius. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In this 60-minute documentary tv-producer Jessica Villerius (28) shows how deadly Anorexia Nervosa is. The youngest of the girls she follows is eleven years old, and is battling Anorexia since she was only seven. It's the first time that specialized hospitals and clinics opened their doors for a tv-documentary. The film is extra honest, confronting and open, given the fact that Jessica battled Anorexia for almost a decade. Jessica: 'I think it's about time people learn the truth about this dangerous sniper, which first takes over the body and in the end the mind and even the will to live.'

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 17, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Facing Anorexia about?

In this 60-minute documentary tv-producer Jessica Villerius (28) shows how deadly Anorexia Nervosa is. The youngest of the girls she follows is eleven years old, and is battling Anorexia since she ...

Who directed Facing Anorexia?

Facing Anorexia was directed by Jessica Villerius.

How long is Facing Anorexia?

Facing Anorexia has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Facing Anorexia released?

Facing Anorexia was released on August 17, 2009 in theaters.