The Thin Pill

Documentary 2020

Available on DocPlay, Prime Video, Tubi TV

A team of New Zealand scientists believe a cure for obesity can be found in the `gut bugs' of healthy people. In a revolutionary trial, four obese teens will ingest the faeces of fit people to test if this will help them lose weight.

Documentary 2020

PG

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

At a medical facility in Auckland, four teens opt to take special pills in a revolutionary treatment that may help them lose weight.

44 min · 1 Jan 2018 PG
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Saskia and Alofa struggle to keep up with their healthy diet; the Gut Bugs have issues with the post office; the group get some early results.

44 min · 1 Jan 2018 PG
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The stakes go up for Maddie and Ashlee; a researcher decides to experiment on himself; Wayne and Justin go all in.

44 min · 1 Jan 2018 PG

Sofia Wenborn

Director

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The Thin Pill

DOCUMENTARY

A team of New Zealand scientists believe a cure for obesity can be found in the `gut bugs' of healthy people. In a revolutionary trial, four obese teens will ingest the faeces of fit people to test if this will help them lose weight.

Information

Studio: DOCPOV
Released: 2020
Rated: PG

Languages

Audio: English