For decades the meat and dairy industries, among others, have bombarded us with misinformation about the supposed 'necessity' of their products. We need meat, they said. Milk is a necessity, they said. (Doctors were even paid to tell us that smoking was good for us, that's how reliable industry-backed information can be).
At last, there is a riposte and thank God for The Game Changers. We eat too much meat and dairy, far too much. Intensive agriculture contributes to lack of biodiversity which will wipe out our species if not stopped. Athletes can perform at top level on a wholefood plant-based diet with not a drop of milk in sight, not a morsel of meat passing their lips. What? We were told that wasn't possible. We were lied to. If athletes can do that what about the rest of us?
Watch the film and make your mind up. It's a big step in the right direction.
284 Reviews
Well Researched
deepthirao056 March 2019
This is a very well researched movie about plant-based athletes. It completely changes the perception that vegan/plant based eating is not for athletes/body builders. Has very insightful interviews with real life olympian vegan athletes and body builders about how their life turned around after they turned plant based. This is a great film that I would recommend anyone interested in improving their health and life style to watch.
Definitely worth watching.
TheDestroia17 September 2019
A documentary highlighting the importance of diet not only for better health but the effects on physical performance in athletes.
If I had not already been diagnosed with high cholesterol, eighty percent of the information showcased here would be new to me. So it is good to see this information getting out into the minds of the masses.
This message also included alot of humour in some of the studies that were conducted and is highly recommended!
The Game Changers is only out for limited sessions, so go to it soon!
If I had not already been diagnosed with high cholesterol, eighty percent of the information showcased here would be new to me. So it is good to see this information getting out into the minds of the masses.
This message also included alot of humour in some of the studies that were conducted and is highly recommended!
The Game Changers is only out for limited sessions, so go to it soon!
Must not be missed
itaylor-506651 March 2018
Saw a preview version (the movie is still undergoing modifications) at a private showing in late February. This will shock men whose standard mantra is "real men must eat meat" and those family meal planners who think that eating meat is essential for proving protein to their families, especially youngsters (both girls and boys) who have desires for improving their physical performance.. The reality is the reverse.
It is dramatic, powerful and amazing and should not be missed.
Great Doc that got bombarded by Joe Rogan mob
felix-krel12 December 2019
Conveying
arossi-665632 November 2019
Phenomenal - Will Rattle Perceptions
buxy-moviecritic20 August 2019
Walked into this movie with curious expectations. I walked out shook to my core. Film refuses to lay off the gas as it systematically dismantles your predisposed perceptions of diet/masculinity/vegan lifestyle from one scene to the next.
This is not a "kill floor" film that shames viewers for their dietary choices, rather an education on negatives/positives from one choice to the other backed up by science that is actually SHOWN and discussed. It takes a peek behind the curtain of the marketing tactics and manipulations of the meat industry in a genuinely tasteful way-no pun intended. The Gamechangers will change the public perception of plant based diets of being "protein deficient and weak" - to badass and undeniably optimal for strength and endurance. Don't believe me? thats fine, take it from Schwarzenegger or any of the other celebrities or top form professional athletes featured in this film. They don't care about the "Tell" they are all about the "Show."
Enjoyed this film from the Top to the Bottom. If it was a book I would buy the hard copy. If it was a podcast I'd hit subscribe. If it was a stock, I'd liquidate existing stocks and hammer down.
Congratulations for all involved in the making of the film.
Buxy-MovieCritic (I don't hand out 10s)
This is not a "kill floor" film that shames viewers for their dietary choices, rather an education on negatives/positives from one choice to the other backed up by science that is actually SHOWN and discussed. It takes a peek behind the curtain of the marketing tactics and manipulations of the meat industry in a genuinely tasteful way-no pun intended. The Gamechangers will change the public perception of plant based diets of being "protein deficient and weak" - to badass and undeniably optimal for strength and endurance. Don't believe me? thats fine, take it from Schwarzenegger or any of the other celebrities or top form professional athletes featured in this film. They don't care about the "Tell" they are all about the "Show."
Enjoyed this film from the Top to the Bottom. If it was a book I would buy the hard copy. If it was a podcast I'd hit subscribe. If it was a stock, I'd liquidate existing stocks and hammer down.
Congratulations for all involved in the making of the film.
Buxy-MovieCritic (I don't hand out 10s)
Groundbreaking.
x_givemenovacaine_x16 September 2019
Definitely pushing an agenda, but well done (from a non-meat eater)
vithiet27 December 2019
I stopped eating meat well before seeing this, but I'm not vegan. My personal experience mirrors a lot of what is said in there when I made the switch: healthier, faster, stronger, etc.
That said, this documentary, while having some good evidence and strong testimonials is definitely biased and trying to push the vegan agenda. I would still recommend it as it offers an interesting perspective most people have never been exposed to. I wouldn't expect anyone to make drastic changes after watching it (I for one will not go vegan) but if it gives anyone pause and have them question food options for some healthier choices, I think that's a win for everyone.
As a documentary, it is very well done and has excellent production value.
A must see!
mukunvelu17 September 2019
Made me change my diet
krystianmlodziejewski28 January 2021
I really enjoyed this documentary.
I must admit it's a bit biased, maybe even too biased sometimes but it actually made me try vegeterian diet for one week, then it was two weeks, one month, six months and now it's been over a year since I had meat, fish or eggs. I've really cut down on cheese too, and for about 2 months I can actually say I'm on the vegan diet!
I'm a gym guy, so for anyone like me, who's not sure about whether you will keep your strenght or muscles - you will.
There are plenty of meat subtitutes by the way, which taste like meat really and just an example of 'free meat mince' in the UK - it's actually cheaper than real one; and the macro is even better.
Before I've tried this diet I was really really meat type of guy - every single meat had to have meat in it, my first year at Uni - I was having a handmade double-burger almost every single day - so imagine it lol.
What I mean is, just go try it yourself and I'm almost sure you will enjoy it.
A Must See
caseylloyd-net17 September 2019
All men should watch this film! It explains real science in an entertaining way combined with great stories. I've been living this lifestyle for almost two years now and if you try it for just a month you'll know the science is sound. A must see film that debunks the "Men must eat meat" marketing lie.
I am a vegan and this film has nothing to say to me
pjpapad29 September 2019
Whatever is said in this film was already known to me. Of course veganism is good for your health. I am not sure what audience this documentary is targeting. Vegans already know this stuff, non vegans I am not sure if they will want to watch it at all. Something that I disliked is that the film focuses on men and recycles the male sexism stereotypes. It talks about vegan food benefits to male sexual life, but never mentioned the female sexual life. It is supposed to fight the stereotypes connecting male strength with meat, but yet it shows that veganism makes men stronger. So it's all about men and strength, no matter if it is meat or plant diet.
An entertaining film, but please question it's bias and agenda
juzzyshop3 October 2019
I watched the film and for all it's slickness and hollywood budget, after every sequence I found myself researching the evidence the film was claiming and was shocked that as much as the film can be correct, it can also be wrong.
I don't have an agenda against veganism or being an omnivore (people who choose meat and plant based diet) and I'm fine with people choosing a plant-based diet, but I think it's important to ask questions about the people chosen to participate in the film and the agendas they have and how the edit has been skewed to convince people into thinking that they should do this, when they haven't been asking the questions.
I'm aware this review will upset people and I'll get jumped on for calling out the truth but I recommend anyone to go out and do the research after they've watched the film to see if it matches up to what you've seen.
I don't have an agenda against veganism or being an omnivore (people who choose meat and plant based diet) and I'm fine with people choosing a plant-based diet, but I think it's important to ask questions about the people chosen to participate in the film and the agendas they have and how the edit has been skewed to convince people into thinking that they should do this, when they haven't been asking the questions.
I'm aware this review will upset people and I'll get jumped on for calling out the truth but I recommend anyone to go out and do the research after they've watched the film to see if it matches up to what you've seen.
Finally, a big budget for vegans!
phelana0117 September 2019
This movie was entertaining, informative (if you've never studies plant based diets that is, otherwise no real new thoughts here) and reconfirmed what most vegans already know. Interesting that the move only looked at plant based diets from the perspective of the human. A little from the perspective of the planet but none from the perspective of the animal!! Trust me, animals want you to be vegan!! For most vegans I know the cruelty free aspect is a huge reason they are vegan!! The way animals are treated, processed and slaughtered is a horror beyond most of our imaginations. Paul Mc Cartney says "if slaughterhouses had glass walls everyone would be vegetarian". Driving alongside a truck hauling livestock to slaughter is the saddest thing you can run across on the open road. There were a few comments about this along the way in the film but just as side notes. It mostly focuses on the health benefits of a plant based diet. Probably they didn't want to alienate our meat eating brethren but to gently nudge them just to even thinking about being vegan. Even if only one day a week - like meatless Mondays. They also didn't even acknowledge the amount of chemicals in meat nowadays. The hormones, antibiotics, mysterious carcinogens etc make our meat pretty much toxic just because of that! Why do so many young men develop breasts these days?? Or young girls of 12 or 15 have enormous breasts?? Yeah, meat is full of all these chemicals. Based on that alone I wouldn't eat it. My breasts are big enough thank you. That aspect of meat was not even mentioned.
It's as if they wanted to keep the narrative positive, human focused, not fanatic but enthusiastic. Kind of like a high end 2 hour commercial for vegans. My only issue really was that everyone in the theater was probably vegan already. This movie should be shown in elementary schools to kids who already are grossed out by meat and meat products. But are forced to eat it because it's 'good for you'.
Extremely biased and partial. Goes soft on meat industry.
matrixdukenukem13 December 2019
I am a meat eater, at least 4 days worth of meal consists of meat. I don't do it for protein or anything nutrition. I eat because I love the taste. But then I used to be a smoker too. Every bite of meat I take, every cigarette puff I used to draw I had the realization of what I am putting in my body. I don't call myself lion of the jungle or claim to have superior diet than vegetarians.
In the end, when I have skin issues, heart issues, liver problems and I go see a doctor the first thing he/she asks me to cut down on is meat. Or restrict it entirely in some cases. At first I changed my doctor. Now I am at a point where I need to change myself. Even if meat is superior, you're not getting a pure meat from anywhere these days, unless you're raising cattle and butchering then eating. Your meat is pumped with antibiotics and steroids which is definitely not doing you any good.
Lastly, I only pretend to care about environment. I drive an SUV and don't really do much of energy saving or reducing carbon footprint. But then again I am aware of what I am doing. I try and cut down wherever it's not any inconvenience for me. Even if it is 5%.
Point being, crying propaganda makes you more of a sheep than a lion. Do yourself a favor, if you wanna continue to eat meat, at least own up to the damage you're doing to yourself, society and the planet.
In the end, when I have skin issues, heart issues, liver problems and I go see a doctor the first thing he/she asks me to cut down on is meat. Or restrict it entirely in some cases. At first I changed my doctor. Now I am at a point where I need to change myself. Even if meat is superior, you're not getting a pure meat from anywhere these days, unless you're raising cattle and butchering then eating. Your meat is pumped with antibiotics and steroids which is definitely not doing you any good.
Lastly, I only pretend to care about environment. I drive an SUV and don't really do much of energy saving or reducing carbon footprint. But then again I am aware of what I am doing. I try and cut down wherever it's not any inconvenience for me. Even if it is 5%.
Point being, crying propaganda makes you more of a sheep than a lion. Do yourself a favor, if you wanna continue to eat meat, at least own up to the damage you're doing to yourself, society and the planet.
I can't stop thinking about this documentary!!
keeping-it-simple7 January 2020
I'm someone who has always been health conscious, and after watching this documentary I can't believe how brainwashed we've become to believe that meat and dairy is our main source of protein and the adverse effects it can have on our bodies. Like many other reviewers I came out thinking, what the hell am I going to do with all the lean meant and fish I have in my freezer?! It's time to make a change to help ourselves and the environment! Informative documentary.
Get it
spiffytiffyting1 October 2019
This movie really opened my eyes to the science behind a healthy diet. It is well-researched and cites numerous peer-reviewed journal papers. The arguments that the narrator presents for consuming a plant-based diet are clear, logical, and sometimes humorous. Watch it, and learn what going vegan can do for your health, your energy, your performance (in more ways than one), and your planet.
"Say hey, why don't you try, once a week, just chill it with the meat."
drewnes30 May 2021
Is it really vegan propaganda if they are just presenting some nutritional data and showing us how it can help? Even if you want to still eat meat but not eat it all the time, it helps (but to each their own, of course). This had a better focus and narration than What The Health. Also the McGregor moment was hilarious.
Inspirational
chrischapallaz16 September 2019
Do any athletes start out as vegans?
bonehead82123 August 2019
I mean, you spend years eating animal protein, doing steroids, and then switch to vegan and now vegan diet is responsible for all that you've done and accomplishef? Seems unrealistic.
I'd like to see a child start out as plant based/vegan and see if HE can tear the gym up like a monster. This concept seems far fetched and probably backed by a lot money. Veganism and the plant based diet almost seem like religions to me, and when it comes to religion, some people tend to feel justified in being extremely fanatical to further their beliefs.
I'd like to see a child start out as plant based/vegan and see if HE can tear the gym up like a monster. This concept seems far fetched and probably backed by a lot money. Veganism and the plant based diet almost seem like religions to me, and when it comes to religion, some people tend to feel justified in being extremely fanatical to further their beliefs.
A breakpoint in my perception!
cestrocchia21 December 2019
Living in Venezuela, a country with high levels of malnutrition in children and adults according to official and extraofficial sources, this documentary bring me a peculiar way to think the food theme.
Today, after I see this documentary, I started a brief research about vegan causes in my city, in my country, in my region. This is a breakpoint in my perception about food, cook and sport performance.
Today, after I see this documentary, I started a brief research about vegan causes in my city, in my country, in my region. This is a breakpoint in my perception about food, cook and sport performance.
Loved it
maevemccluskey18 September 2019
Brilliant documentary we watched in it the cinema, im my opinion it was presented in a way that would reach a wider range of people without being preachy like a lot of these documentaries tend to be. Was very happy I got to meet Patrik in person a couple of years ago a very humble but inspiring man.
Excludes more than just animal products
spudzeroo8 November 2019
This documentary should have a disclaimer that its focus is on veganism and the physiological impact on the male body. Whilst some women were interviewed, the predominant evidence related to the impact on hormones etc relating to men. The impact of phytoestrogens would have been very interesting if discussed, shame. Also there is no nuance to the film, simplistic correlations are used to hammer home the dominant theme. Whilst a breadth of evidence to support the key theme is valuable, however contrary views and evidence would have created a more rounded dialogue. The narrowness is an unfortunate limitation but it's always good to see Arnie.
What matters is twice a week fasting, good oral health, a combination of weight lifting n aerobic exercises, low carb n avoidance of sugar.
Fella_shibby23 October 2019
I am a professional nutritionist n gym instructor n the makers of this film themselves put up a disclaimer that this documentary is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.
Truth about the documentary:
The documentary has only anecdotal evidence (personal experiences, mostly unscientific). The documentary starts with a disclaimer adding the term "however" contrasting their own claims. They acknowledge that this documentary is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. They hav focussed on successful vegan athletes but has shun away from meat eating successful athletes. Executive producer James Cameron's company Verdient Foods Inc. has teamed up with Ingredion to accelerate the plant-based protein market by investing $ 140 million. The other producers, Roddenberry foundation gave 250000 $ to Green Monday for converting 1.6 million Hong Kong residents to veganism. Arnold is a good friend of Cameron.
My opinion:
I am cool and I respect people's choice of eating but I oppose when vegans n vegetarians claim that they r more healthier than meat eaters. I was not keen on watching this as I was aware about the propaganda but one of my client requested me to see n pass my opinion on the film.
Some interesting facts on evolution, science n existing facts:
Long before human ancestors began hunting large mammals for meat, a fatty diet (marrow) provided them with the nutrition to develop bigger brains, posits a new paper in Current Anthropology.
The brain requires 20 percent of a human's energy when resting; by comparison, an ape's brain requires only 8 percent. This means that from the time of H. erectus, the human body has depended on a diet of energy-dense food-especially meat.
The Kyrgyz of the Pamir Mountains in northern Afghanistan live at a high altitude where no crops grow. Survival depends on the animals that they milk, butcher, and barter.
A study from Oxford University found that vegans have a 30 percent higher risk of bone fracture, possibly as a result of lower calcium levels in their diet.
Increasing dietary protein intake promotes weight loss through several mechanisms. On an average, dietary protein requires 20-30% of its usable energy to be expended for metabolism and/or storage as compared to 5-10% and 0-3% required by carbohydrates and dietary fats respectively. Diets high in protein promote energy expenditure through increased postprandial thermogenesis and increase total daily expenditure while preventing decline in resting energy expenditure during weight loss. Interventional studies with dietary protein have shown to promote weight loss by increasing satiety as compared to carbohydrates demonstrated an increase in satiety among participants following a high protein diet.
Carbs too is required along with good fats. But the carbs shud be from bananas n potatoes. Not from grains. In fact the proportion of carbs n proteins after workouts is 2:1 respectively. The only time apart from morning breakfast when a person can consume sugar in the form of fructose (juice n dates) is post gym.
The key is balance. Lean n unprocessed meat, low carbs, lil fats n avoidance of sugar.
Streptococcus mutans and streptococcus sobrinus responsible for plaque on teeth n responsible for heart inflammation, loves sugar.
Egg n meat proteins has the highest biological value n they consist of all the amino acids, especially Creatine Monohydrate. Milk has whey n whey provide BCAA's, best for strength n to ward off catabolism. Plant proteins lack Creatine Monohydrate n BCAA's.
When dietary intake of cholesterol goes down, liver makes more. When dietary intake of cholesterol goes up, liver makes less. And its a proven fact that the cholesterol produced by liver has bad effect on arteries n heart. So pls don't exclude eggs from our diet, especially the yolk. Yolk also has lutein n zeaxanthin, antioxidants for the health of eyes.
Sugar n excess carbs (grains) r the public enemy no. 1.
Plz watch Nigel Latta's documentary, Is Sugar the New Fat. It will take only 45 mins to showcase the horrors of excess carbs n sugar.
Truth about the documentary:
The documentary has only anecdotal evidence (personal experiences, mostly unscientific). The documentary starts with a disclaimer adding the term "however" contrasting their own claims. They acknowledge that this documentary is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. They hav focussed on successful vegan athletes but has shun away from meat eating successful athletes. Executive producer James Cameron's company Verdient Foods Inc. has teamed up with Ingredion to accelerate the plant-based protein market by investing $ 140 million. The other producers, Roddenberry foundation gave 250000 $ to Green Monday for converting 1.6 million Hong Kong residents to veganism. Arnold is a good friend of Cameron.
My opinion:
I am cool and I respect people's choice of eating but I oppose when vegans n vegetarians claim that they r more healthier than meat eaters. I was not keen on watching this as I was aware about the propaganda but one of my client requested me to see n pass my opinion on the film.
Some interesting facts on evolution, science n existing facts:
Long before human ancestors began hunting large mammals for meat, a fatty diet (marrow) provided them with the nutrition to develop bigger brains, posits a new paper in Current Anthropology.
The brain requires 20 percent of a human's energy when resting; by comparison, an ape's brain requires only 8 percent. This means that from the time of H. erectus, the human body has depended on a diet of energy-dense food-especially meat.
The Kyrgyz of the Pamir Mountains in northern Afghanistan live at a high altitude where no crops grow. Survival depends on the animals that they milk, butcher, and barter.
A study from Oxford University found that vegans have a 30 percent higher risk of bone fracture, possibly as a result of lower calcium levels in their diet.
Increasing dietary protein intake promotes weight loss through several mechanisms. On an average, dietary protein requires 20-30% of its usable energy to be expended for metabolism and/or storage as compared to 5-10% and 0-3% required by carbohydrates and dietary fats respectively. Diets high in protein promote energy expenditure through increased postprandial thermogenesis and increase total daily expenditure while preventing decline in resting energy expenditure during weight loss. Interventional studies with dietary protein have shown to promote weight loss by increasing satiety as compared to carbohydrates demonstrated an increase in satiety among participants following a high protein diet.
Carbs too is required along with good fats. But the carbs shud be from bananas n potatoes. Not from grains. In fact the proportion of carbs n proteins after workouts is 2:1 respectively. The only time apart from morning breakfast when a person can consume sugar in the form of fructose (juice n dates) is post gym.
The key is balance. Lean n unprocessed meat, low carbs, lil fats n avoidance of sugar.
Streptococcus mutans and streptococcus sobrinus responsible for plaque on teeth n responsible for heart inflammation, loves sugar.
Egg n meat proteins has the highest biological value n they consist of all the amino acids, especially Creatine Monohydrate. Milk has whey n whey provide BCAA's, best for strength n to ward off catabolism. Plant proteins lack Creatine Monohydrate n BCAA's.
When dietary intake of cholesterol goes down, liver makes more. When dietary intake of cholesterol goes up, liver makes less. And its a proven fact that the cholesterol produced by liver has bad effect on arteries n heart. So pls don't exclude eggs from our diet, especially the yolk. Yolk also has lutein n zeaxanthin, antioxidants for the health of eyes.
Sugar n excess carbs (grains) r the public enemy no. 1.
Plz watch Nigel Latta's documentary, Is Sugar the New Fat. It will take only 45 mins to showcase the horrors of excess carbs n sugar.
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