Oscar Winner David S. Ward To Direct Biopic On Plant-Based Pioneer Dr. T. Colin Campbell 

Oscar-winning director David S. Ward is set to work on a biopic on renowned plant-based nutrition pioneer Dr. T. Colin Campbell. Dr. Campbell, a US biochemist and nutrition researcher, coined the term “whole food plant-based diet” in 1980 and is known for his work exploring the link between diet and chronic diseases, emphasizing the health benefits of a plant-based diet.

The upcoming film, titled Dr. Campbell, will explore his life from childhood on a dairy farm to becoming a respected figure in plant-based nutrition. The film will delve into the resistance he faced from academic, political, and corporate entities for his groundbreaking work on animal-free eating. Directed by Ward, known for films like The Sting and Sleepless in Seattle, the film is expected to be released in 2026, with production starting next year.