This documentary follows Rick Zakowich as he faces his lifelong struggles with his weight and body image. Child therapist by day and blues singer by night, Rick's charisma and talent are undeniable, yet he remains fixed within the definition of a narrow label. The film takes on appearance-based oppression and fat-shaming by examining the ways in which society treats people whose bodies don’t necessarily match a narrow, unrealistic ideal of attractiveness. Instead of losing weight, Rick gains valuable insight, transformative new friendships, and a profound sense of self-confidence.
Credits
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directorJeff McKay
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editorJeff McKay
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producerCharles KonowalJoe MacDonald
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executive producerChes Yetman
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original conceptRick Zakowich
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writerBonnie Dickie
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additional writingJeff McKayRick Zakowich
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story consultantAmanda McConnellBonnie Dickie
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cinematographyCharles Konowal
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music composerIan Hodges
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music producerNorman Dugas
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camera assistantLinda DanchakBryan SandersDean NadayJay Kohne
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sound recordistNorman DugasLeon Johnson
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gafferMichael DrabotTim BewcykDavid SetterCarter Alsop KeslerChris Bogiden
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gripMichael DrabotTim BewcykDavid SetterCarter Alsop KeslerChris Bogiden
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assistant picture editorJerry TurchynRuth DeGraves
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rushes synchroNeila BensonPatrick Lowe
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production stillsRobert BarrowAlyson Smith
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sound editorRuss DyckKen Gregory
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foleyAndy MalcolmTerry Burke
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re-recordingClive Perry
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production managerShelagh Carter
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production assistantKenny HahlwegTerance LambertKevin RooneyJames Massenburg
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driverAllan Levine
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transcriptionistNathan Friesen
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researcherKaren Riediger
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research consultantManly SpigelmanLinda OmichinskiShirley Tervo
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studio administratorCyndi Forcand
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marketingAnna Marie Boquist
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publicityAnn Farnham
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post-production co-ordinatorScott Collins
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