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Super Size Me (2004), Director: Morgan Spurlock, rated PG-13

A film of epic portions.

Film ClipStarring: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh, Amanda Kearsan, Christian Baucher, Amelia Giancarlo, Geoffrey Giancarlo

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"I craved this food more and more when I ate it, and got massive headaches when I didn't." - Morgan Spurlock after his experiment was concluded

Why watch this? This documentary shows just how dangerous a diet of fast food can be.

Plot Summary: Independent filmmaker, Morgan Spurlock, conducted an experiment on himself: For 30 days, we was to consume only McDonald's food for all meals. If offered, he had to Super Size his meal. Over that period, he gained 25 lbs. and his cholesterol increased to 230; not to mention mood swings, sexual dysfunction issues and a fatty liver.

Dad's Preview: This film accomplished its goal to make more people aware of the harm caused by fast food. This fat-filled diet and marketing manipulation is standard fare for the likes of Wendy's, Taco Bell, and of course, McDonald's. Within weeks of its release, McDonalds discontinued its Super Size option, of course denying that the film was the cause. The good news, Morgan did not die from consuming all that high-fat crap.        


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