After its Oscar wins, there were questions about whether Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale was based on a true story. The movie was met with critical acclaim, especially its incredible lead performance from Brendan Fraser at its center, and it had a fascinating story. The Whale followed an introverted English teacher named Charlie (Fraser), who lived with severe obesity and was trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink) years after he left his family for his gay lover. This guilt Charlie felt for his decision triggered his binge eating and weight gain.

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