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Mature (M)
Medical procedures and nudity

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Poster image for The Weight of the Nation

To win we have to lose. HBO shines a bright light on America's obesity epidemic in this multi-part, multi-platform project that looks at causes, symptoms and treatments for the problem...and offers some possible solutions to restore our individual and collective health.

Why this classification?

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    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Sex

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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2012
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Medical procedures and nudity
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
279 minutes
Director/Creator
Dan Chaykin
Producer
John Hoffman | Sheila Nevins | Sarah Teale | Dan Chaykin
Production company
HBO Documentary Films
Country of origin
United States of America, USA
Language
SPANISH | English
Applicant
Warner Bros. Discovery
File number
T24/07284
Classification number
CLAS-706142
Alternative titles
Consequences | Choices | Children in Crisis | Challenges
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