This docudrama tells the story of Catherine Dunbar’s seven-year battle for life in the fight against anorexia. Based on the story told by her mother and on her own diaries, it traces Catherine’s downward spiral from the age of 15, when a lively and attractive teen became obsessed by her weight, went on binges, became addicted to laxatives, and, despite desperate efforts from many sides, died weighing an incredible 40 pounds. This is strong subject matter; we recommend that you preview this program before showing it to younger audiences. (80 minutes)

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