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"Italy" | Directed by Erin Lovett (née Crumpacker) 

 

Chasing Life follows award-winning journalist and practicing neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta as he journeys the globe to understand why people in other parts of the world live longer, happier, and more functional lives.  In Italy, Dr. Gupta discovers the power of tradition in food, family and faith. He explores the Sardinian Blue Zone, the slow food movement, foraging and cucina povera, a unique food service for refugees, food waste, belief and shaman healing, organic school lunches, family connection, and the surprising health benefits of drinking red wine.