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May I Be Frank

Frank Ferrante (Actor), Ryan Engelhart (Actor, Director), Gregg Marks (Director) Format: DVD
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 183 ratings
IMDb7.2/10.0
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Contributor Gregg Marks, Cary Mosier, Conor Gaffney, Ryan Engelhart, Angelo Ferrante, Mathew Engelhart, Frank Ferrante See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Ex-addict Frank Ferrante is a 54 year old, 290 pound Sicilian-American from Brooklyn with Hepatitis C and an unquenchable appetite for women, on the look-out for a quick fix. But Frank wants to fall in love one more time before he dies. MAY I BE FRANK documents Ferrante s transformation when he stumbles into the aptly-named vegan Café Gratitude, and over 42 days begins a life-changing journey during which he is coached physically, emotionally and spiritually by three twenty-something staff members on a path of enlightenment. Challenged by years of addiction, fatigue, and family dysfunction, Frank s quest for healthy living is tense and touching. Through Frank s transformation, we witness the powerful effect of change upon one person s life, and the potential we all have to find the most important love of all.

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CLIB1172DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Ryan Engelhart, Conor Gaffney, Cary Mosier, Gregg Marks
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2013
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Frank Ferrante, Ryan Engelhart, Conor Gaffney, Cary Mosier, Angelo Ferrante
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Cinema Libre Studio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AIZ21W2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Susan B
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Film
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
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This documentary was inspirational to me because I'm undergoing my own transformation right now -- about to embark on 90 days of Phase 1 Rainbow Green Cuisine, which is even more restrictive than the Cafe Gratitude diet. I will likely watch it several times over the next three months and purchase a copy of The Expanding River Workbook. The film really drove home how important the emotional transformation is in order to achieve lasting physical transformation. It also makes me miss the two Cafe Gratitude restaurants in San Francisco and sad that their experiment in Sacred Commerce led to them needing to close the SF restaurants and sell others off. The first one in the Mission District had such an incredible vibe to it that you could not help but grin from ear to ear the minute you walked in the door. Thank you Frank for being so open and vulnerable on your journey!!!
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Bibliobwesch
5.0 out of 5 stars Frankly, I'm touched
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2014
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I have never felt compelled to write such a personal review as this. Frank is my late father in the flesh, but my dad did not wake up in time. He never had the life-changing benefit of meeting three loving, enthusiastic adults who stuck by his side to help him through his metamorphosis. My dad died in his sleep on his couch, at the same age that Frank was just beginning to live. This fact alone made the film so bittersweet for me. Frank, you changed your life from the inside-out without changing a drop of your delightful personality. I cannot stop telling people about this film, and I don't want to spoil any of the 'Aha!' moments for anyone by telling them why I loved this film so much. Suffice it to say that it is touching, well-made, and has a great soundtrack. I would be so happy if I could have lunch with Frank at the Cafe Gratitude.
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timinspokane
5.0 out of 5 stars A hopeful, heartbreaking, and inspirational documentary
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
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While this documentary began as the video record of a health journey, it morphed into something else entirely. Human beings are complex creatures, and the health challenges we face, which can seem obvious when speaking of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more, can often be symptoms of deeper issues that have wounded us. This documentary dives into those. I don't think the creators of this knew what they were going to end up with, and that is a blessing to all who watch it. It is at times hilarious, heartbreaking, inspirational, and thought provoking. Highly recommended!
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Working Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique, but left me wondering and wanting more...
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
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I found out about this movie via the folks who made "Hungry for Change", and was looking forward to watching Frank's growth and transformation. However, there is only so much that can happen to someone over 42 days, and the movie admits this near the end. Frank's larger than life persona and courage to admit the loneliness and emptiness that his life has become as a result of his addictions and, I believe, the rage and shame that comes from sharing this. His willingless to bare his body and soul is somewhere between courageous and the act of a desparate man. It was serendipity that he wandered into Cafe Gratitude and met the young men who agreed to help him. In the end, I don't know if it was the colonics and raw foods as much as it was their love and attention that he craved. Frank manages to set some boundaries in his life for the first time in a long time. This makes the viewer hopeful; until he reconnects with family members and you see the rage that he still needs to deal with. How that happens is left as a mystery, and I wish the film had the time to explore that- or to come up with more of an 'afterward' that explains it better. The good news is that Frank does appear to be doing well, following a relapse that the film mentions in passing. I wish Frank could have explained for us all how and why it happened, and how he got back on track...
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Bookmaven
3.0 out of 5 stars A place to start. But it is what it is.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
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I liked the documentary and accept it for what it is. But as is often the case, the naivete of thinking that the most important challenges of life can be resolved by what one easts is rarely the case.

Each era has it's own niche and the 2010s are definitely about Raw Food living, which is also the only reason this video is relevant.

While there's really nothing new here in that raw , living, chemical free, minimally processed, plant-based foods are ideal for human health, many of Frank's struggles are common. Frank is really rough around the edges, but like-able and even attractive (check footage of him once he continued his journey on his own terms). There's really nothing ground breaking here. But it's his story and how he began a journey that was sort of thrust upon him. Hope Frankie is a healthier man these days for it.
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Felting Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring to say the least
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2012
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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.
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny! Funny! Funny! Transformational Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant case study of the self healing experience
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2022
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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!
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2017
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Great documentary about one man's journey ,or difficult period of time in his life ,inspirational for many I hope.
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Elgin
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful inspiring true story
Reviewed in Germany on November 13, 2015
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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.
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Michelle ma Belle
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2015
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Love love LOVE this movie. So inspirational. If Frank can conquer his demons, anyone can. Definitely worth a watch.
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readingupastorm
5.0 out of 5 stars Frank
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2013
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An excellent documentary - full of heart, hope and humanity. The star was, of course, Frank - but the superstars of this movie were the wonderful, sweet young people who work at the Gratitude Cafe. What a journey we go on with them all. It is life-affirming and so touching. Very inspiring for anyone struggling with overweight and poor health. Watch it and be motivated
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