Inactive, Americaʼs Silent Killer
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| Inactive, Americaʼs Silent Killer | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Karl André Talbot Charles Anderson |
| Starring | Experts, educators, policymakers |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | July 20, 2024 |
Inactive, America’s Silent Killer is a Canadian documentary film directed by Karl André Talbot and Charles Anderson which premiered on July 20, 2024.[citation needed] The film explores the growing global epidemic of physical inactivity and its impact on health, particularly among children and adults in developed societies.[1][2] The film featured politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before he was appointed as 26th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.[3]
The documentary investigates how modern conveniences, digital lifestyles, and sedentary culture are fueling a rise in preventable diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, particularly in North America.[3] The film also chronicles how automation and screen-centered living have replaced physical movement with convenience and that over 80 million Americans live entirely sedentary lives.[4]
Cast
The film features a wide array of experts, advocates, and public figures who speak on the societal and personal costs of physical inactivity:[3][2]
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., American politician, 26th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Luc Robitaille, President LA Kings
- Dave Leduc, World Lethwei Champion
- John Ratey, American Harvard physician
- Hugo Girard, Canadian former strongman
- Isabelle Charest, Olympic athlete
- Romero Britto, Brazilian Artist