A new obesity documentary from a Lancashire production house lays bare how our understanding of obesity is simply wrong, and how the story of one man’s life-changing transformation helps us better understand the leading causes of the condition.
For Elven Moshi, every day was a struggle. At 420lbs (190kg), even simple acts like walking to the bathroom and taking a shower caused him agony. Living with gout and atrial fibrillation, he knew that unless something changed, his body might not carry him much further.
Then one evening, his daughter watched his laboured breathing while sleeping and asked: “Mummy, is Daddy going to die?” The question changed everything. It pushed Moshi to confront his health, his past, and what it would take to stay alive for the people he loves most.
Over the next two years, with the help of bariatric surgery, Moshi lost over 200lbs, reversing the effects of gout and AFIB. Now weighing 200lbs (90kg), his life has transformed. His story has become a testament to resilience, love, and the power of family in personal transformation.
That journey lies at the heart of Weight of Love, a new feature documentary from Lancaster-based McGill Productions, which has just completed its second phase of filming in Los Angeles. Produced in collaboration with Keefikus Entertainment, the film reframes the conversation around obesity, revealing the systems that shape our health, choices, and sense of self, and what needs to be done to break them.
“It’s not just about telling Moshi’s story,” said Harry McGill, creative director at McGill Productions, and director of the doc. “It’s about creating a blueprint for others. This documentary is for anyone who’s struggled with their weight, who’s felt judged, or who’s searching for a way forward. We want this story to offer understanding and hope.”
The latest round of filming in California featured interviews with leading global experts:
- Dr. Kelly Brownell, former dean at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, whose pioneering work on the “toxic food environment” reveals how access, marketing, and pricing shape health outcomes far beyond individual control.
- Dr. Daphna Oyserman, a psychologist whose research into identity and motivation explores why lasting change is so difficult, and what makes it possible.
Filmed through moments of raw honesty and intimate observation, ‘Weight of Love’ goes beyond one man’s struggle to reveal the shared human stories behind the statistics. The documentary is due for completion in 2026, with a U.S premiere already in the works.
