May I Be Frank

This documentary is excellent. It depicts the many benefits of making lifestyle changes involving a raw vegan diet, daily affirmations of self love, self respect, and outward identification of personal goals. The man in this story not only lost weight and improved his health, but we also witness a profound change in his personality and values within a very short time. The total transformation of this man over the 42 day period makes lifestyle changes for us all seem more worthwhile.

It's a decent film with a neat premise. For me, it was much too obvious how low-budget and amateurish the production was. It seems like a bunch of 20-somethings with little experience or cash took on this project and did their best. I definitely prefer "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead," but this is a fair addition to the collection.

This is a great movie. It follows Frank, a former drug user and divorced father, as he changes his life with the help of three people he met at a raw food restaurant. It is particularly moving because Frank is a genuine and open person, and the movie captures that as Frank exposes himself for the camera. IT is inspiring to see the transformation that Frank goes through as he changes his diet and his mental habits.There is a moment in the film, when frank gives away all sort of clothing and shoes to homeless individuals, then shares how the more expensive the item he gave away, the more satisfaction he felt. I am not doing the scene justice, its something you have to watch to experience the emotions for yourself. This is a movie definitely worth watching.

I decided to purchase this because I couldn't seem to find it on Netflix or Blockbuster and it wasn't being shown anywhere near me. It was a little hard to bite the bullet and pay for it, but I'm glad I did. Not only because I enjoyed it and found it inspiring, but because my husband ended up watching it several times and has since then begun to work with a trainer and is changing his eating and drinking habits (he's quite overweight, and nothing I could say to him has helped him change). The most powerful thing about this film is that the transformation of Frank is not just a physical one - and in fact the physical transformation is the least important and the most unexpected. Read the other reviews to find out what its about. All I can say is, if you find this subject of transformation interesting, buy this film. You won't regret it.

I bought this video because I was very interested in franks’ story but to be honest I was hugely disappointed as there isn’t much beyond what the advertising has shown. Its ok and the money is worth it but don’t rush to buy it.

Heartwarming story of 3 - 20 year old guys coaching a 54 year old guy through a raw food cleanse for 42 days. One reviewer stated that Frank did not lose the weight on a raw food diet because after filming he relapsed on drugs and gained the weight back. This is true, but this experience gave Frank the tools to get back on the horse and try again. He lost the weight by being 60-70 percent raw, limiting carbohydrates, and eating some chicken and fish. He also joined a gym and started working out. The film was shot in 2006. I love raw food and eat plenty of it but I'm not a vegan. For some reason there does not seem to be numbers on former vegans or vegetarians. People go back to animal products for the satiety of fat. Otherwise, you are eating all the time.

For anyone struggling with weight issues, health issues, and addiction "May I Be Frank" is a very honest look into one man's struggle to beat addition and restore health with the help of supportive people that were in the right place at the right time. Regaining health and beating addition is not a smooth road and Frank shows us that even with setbacks, we can still move forward towards healing.Frank learns to love himself, lose weight, beat his addictions and now is an evangelist to others who were once in the place he was. As a holistic health practitioner, this movie showed me that beating addictions and changing lifestyles is not about will-power but so much more. It really gave me more empathy for people with addictions. Viewer beware: There are some graphic parts in this movie!

Terrible doco

I've been recommending this video to people for years. It is the most honest and transparent sharing of what it really means to take responsibility for one's physical and mental health. No airy fairy 'I'm enlightened' and perfect in every way white washing will be found in this documentary. It is the real deal, the challenges and the benefits, of changing habits and letting go of addictions to achieve vibrant health and a new lease on life. I loved every moment...but if you are sensitive to swearing there may be a couple of points where you will have to cover your ears. The most truthful documentary on self healing out there....and you will barely recognise this amazing man by the end!

Great documentary about one man's journey ,or difficult period of time in his life ,inspirational for many I hope.

Very inspiring documentary, about a man past 50 who with the help of some friends and healthy eating was able to turn his life upside down and get a handle on old and new relationships. Franks overweight, plagued with health problems and very lonely, he is befriended by some young entreprneurs running a health food restaurant, when they hear that his biggest wish is to fall in love one more time, they offer him a chamce at happiness if the follows their rules of health. Surprisingly he agrees and literally puts his life in their hands with astonishing results. A must for anybody interested in living a good life.

Love love LOVE this movie. So inspirational. If Frank can conquer his demons, anyone can. Definitely worth a watch.

I expected it to be better, but it was still inspiring. I'd recommend if you could get it cheaply enough.