Joe Cross (filmmaker)

Joe Cross is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker best known for his documentary film Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. The film chronicles Cross's journey from being overweight and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease to regaining his health through a 60-day journey of consuming only fruits and vegetables in the form of juice.

Early Life

Joe Cross was born in Australia. Details about his early life, including his birth date and education, are not widely publicized. Cross initially pursued a career in finance and became a successful entrepreneur before shifting his focus to health and wellness.

Career

Filmmaking

Joe Cross's foray into filmmaking was motivated by his personal health journey. After years of living an unhealthy lifestyle, Cross found himself overweight and suffering from an autoimmune disease that required daily medication. In an effort to regain his health, he undertook a 60-day juice fast while traveling across the United States, during which he consumed only fruit and vegetable juices. This experience was the basis for his first documentary film, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, released in 2010. The film received widespread attention and inspired many viewers to consider juice fasting and more conscious dietary habits.

Following the success of his first film, Cross released a sequel, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2, in 2014. The second film focuses on maintaining health improvements after a fast and explores broader issues related to diet and health. Cross has also produced and directed other health-related documentary films and content aimed at inspiring viewers to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Author

In addition to his work in film, Joe Cross is an author of several books related to juicing and health. His publications include titles such as The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Feel Amazing and The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet Cookbook. These books provide readers with guidance on how to undertake their own juice fasts, recipes for a variety of juices, and advice for transitioning to a healthier diet post-fast.

Personal Health Journey

Joe Cross's personal health transformation is a central theme of his work. At the start of his journey, Cross weighed over 300 pounds and suffered from chronic urticaria, an autoimmune condition. Frustrated with conventional treatments and the prospect of lifelong medication, Cross turned to juice fasting as a radical alternative. Over the course of his 60-day fast, he lost a significant amount of weight and saw a dramatic improvement in his health, eventually being able to discontinue his medication. This transformation inspired Cross to advocate for dietary changes and juicing as tools for health improvement.

Impact and Legacy

Joe Cross has become a prominent figure in the health and wellness community, particularly among proponents of juicing and plant-based diets. His films and books have inspired thousands of individuals to consider the impact of their dietary choices and to undertake their own health transformations. Cross's work has also contributed to the popularity of juice fasting as a method for detoxification and weight loss.

See Also

• Juicing
• Documentary film
• Health and wellness