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Super-size me - Morgan Spurlock
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Movie propaganda
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:
- No options: he could only eat what was available over the counter (water included!)
- No super-sizing unless offered
- No excuses: he had to eat every item on the menu at least once
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!
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Target demographic movie keyword propaganda
- Film documentary food health McDonald's fat sugar fast food obese additives
Persons of interest
- Morgan Spurlock .... Himself
- Dr Daryl Isaacs .... Himself
- Morgan Spurlock .... Director
Cinematic intelligence sources
- Super-size me official movie site
- Super-size me QuickTime movie trailers
- Awards and film festivals:
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS - Oscars) 2005: Nominated: Best Documentary, Features (Morgan Spurlock)
- Artivist Film Festival 2003: Opening night film
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards 2005: Nominated: Best Documentary Feature
- Cinematic Intelligence Agency Trenchcoat Awards 2004: Won: Best biography, documentary or true drama
- DC Film Festival: Closing night film
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2004: Won: New Director's Award (Morgan Spurlock)
- Full Frame Film Festival: Won: MTV>News:Docs:Prize (Morgan Spurlock)
- Hot Docs Film Festival: Official selection
- International Press Academy Golden Satellite Awards 2004: Won: Motion Picture - Documentary; Nominated: Best Documentary DVD
- Online Film Critics Society Awards 2005: Nominated: Best Documentary
- Philadelphia Film Festival: Official selection
- Roma Independent Film Festival 2006: Screening
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2003: Official selection
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2004: Zabaltegi: Festivals' Top
- Sundance Film Festival 2004: Won: Director's Award Documentary (Morgan Spurlock); Nominated: Grand Jury Prize Documentary (Morgan Spurlock)
- SXSW Film Festival: Official selection
- US Comedy Arts Festival: Official selection
- West Virginia International Film Festival: Official selection
- See also Fast food nation
- Studios and distributors:
Intelligence analyst
Special Agent Matti
Theatrical report
If you hate Macca's, you'll love Super-size me. See it.
Security censorship classification
M (Mature themes, sexual references, low level coarse language)
Surveillance time
96 minutes (1:36 hours)
Not for public release in Australia before date
Film: 3 June 2004
DVD rental: 10 November 2004
VHS rental: 10 November 2004
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