A film of epic proportions
Why are Americans so fat? Find out in Super-size me, a tongue in-cheek - and burger in hand - look at the legal, financial and physical costs of America's hunger for fast food.
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock hit the road and interviewed experts in 20 USA cities, including Houston, the "Fattest City" in America. From Surgeons-General to gym teachers, cooks to kids, lawmakers to legislators, these authorities shared their research, opinions and "gut feelings" on our ever-expanding girth.
During the journey, Spurlock also put his own body on the line, living on nothing but McDonald's for an entire month with three simple rules:
It all adds up to a fat food bill, harrowing visits to the doctor, and compelling viewing for anyone who's ever wondered if man could live on fast food alone.
Super-size me is a satirical jab in the stomach, overstuffed with fat and facts about the billion-dollar industry besieged by doctors, lawyers and nutritionists alike. "Would you like fries with that?" will never sound the same!
Special Agent Matti
If you hate Macca's, you'll love Super-size me. See it.
M (Mature themes, sexual references, low level coarse language)
96 minutes (1:36 hours)
Film: 3 June 2004
DVD rental: 10 November 2004
VHS rental: 10 November 2004
