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202139 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Body Positivity

A Fat Life

202139 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ronny Brede Aase creates a TV show focused on health while embracing his love for hamburgers and beer, challenging societal norms about body image.

Body Positivity

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Ronny Brede Aase creates a TV show focused on health while embracing his love for hamburgers and beer, challenging societal norms about body image.

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Markus Neby

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Ronny Brede Aase enjoys hamburgers and beer while aspiring to live a long life. He creates a TV show focused on health in Norway, aiming to challenge ideas about body image and wellness. Throughout the film, Ronny balances indulgence with well-being. His perspective encourages reflection on food and health, presenting a different view of life beyond weight. The documentary premiered in 2021.

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