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Deep Dive: Sugar Coated (2025)

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Sugar Coated
Sugar Coated is a Canadian documentary directed by Michèle Hozer that examines the effects of sugar consumption on health in modern diets. Released in 2015, the film presents a critical look at the prevalence of sugar in food and its implications for public health. It features interviews with experts and individuals affected by sugar-related health issues, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic. The film premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2015 and was also screened at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival. It later aired on TVOntario and at various other documentary festivals. Sugar Coated received the Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards in 2016, highlighting its recognition within the documentary community.

Why Watch

  • •See the impact of sugar on health.
  • •Meet experts discussing sugar's effects.
  • •Find out why sugar is in so many foods.

Did You Know

•Sugar Coated premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2015.
•The film won the Donald Brittain Award at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards in 2016.
•Sugar Coated has a runtime of 91 minutes.
•The film was screened at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival.

Perfect For

Health enthusiastsNutrition studentsDocumentary fans