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Fat (2013 Film)
''Fat'' is a 2013 American drama film directed by Mark Phinney filmed in Boston, MA. It also showcases the Boston music scene prominently on its soundtrack and music plays a major driving role in the film. It had its world premiere on September 8, 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Mel Rodriguez as Ken, a food-addicted man struggling with getting his life in order. The film was released in select theaters and via video on demand platforms on December 15, 2015. Synopsis Ken won't change his ways. Addicted to food, Ken is in bad health, and is headed to an early grave. Despite getting help and advice from his friends and doctors, he does what he wants, when he wants; until a chance encounter with love that might just give him the motivation he needs to save himself." Cast Reception Critical reception for ''Fat'' has been predominantly positive with a 60% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has been particularly praised for its gritty, realistic look at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Rodriguez
Melvin Dimas RodrÃguez (born June 12, 1973) is an American actor, best known for starring as Nurse Patsy de la Serda on the HBO comedy '' Getting On'', as Todd Rodriguez on the Fox comedy '' The Last Man on Earth'', and as Ernie Gomes on the Showtime drama ''On Becoming a God in Central Florida''. Other notable works include recurring as Marco Pasternak on AMC's ''Better Call Saul'' and co-starring on the short-lived Fox sitcoms ''Running Wilde'' and ''Enlisted''. In 2021, Rodriguez appeared in the crime television series '' CSI: Vegas''. Life and career RodrÃguez was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in its Little Havana neighborhood. He first pursued a career in boxing, until he was led onto the path of acting by his high school teacher at age 17, first starring in an AIDS awareness play entitled ''The Inner Circle'' with Pedro Zamora. He dropped out of high school and managed to receive a scholarship, which he used to graduate from SUNY Purchase. After his graduation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |