Lauren Greenfield, a photojournalist based in L.A. For the "concerned photographer," a term coined in the late 1960s to describe a commitment to conscientious, humane witness, it's a matter of deciding where to turn, what to focus on and how. Opportunities abound for the documentarian of human misery: war, hunger, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, abuse. 102 minutes.'Thin' exposes chilling self-hatred Photographs by Lauren Greenfield look at how external appearances can clash mightily with self-perceptions. From recoveries to relapses, this intrepid work makes the daily lives of these individuals a powerful and insightful tool for those interested in learning about a disease that remains a hidden secret many. Taking viewers inside the Renfrew Center, a treatment facility for women with eating disorders, this HBO documentary follows four young women ranging from 15 to 30 who have spent their whole lives battling starvation and deadly self-image issues.
These intimate photographs, frank voices, and thoughtful discussions combine to make Thin not only the first book of its kind but also a portrait of profound understanding. Alongside these personal stories are essays on the sociology and science of eating disorders by renowned researchers Joan Jacobs Brumberg, Dr. We meet 15-year-old Brittany, who is convinced that being thin is the only way to gain acceptance among her peers Alisa, a divorced mother of two whose hatred of her body is manifested in her relentless compulsion to purge Shelly, who has been battling anorexia for six years and has had a feeding tube surgically implanted in her stomach as well as many others. Greenfield's photographs are paired with extensive interviews and journal entries from twenty girls and women who are suffering from various afflictions. Critically acclaimed for Girl Culture and Fast Forward, Lauren Greenfield continues her exploration of contemporary female culture with Thin, a groundbreaking book about eating disorders.
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