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Super Size Me

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Super Size Me

Director Morgan Spurlock poses in front of the billboard of his film "Super Size Me."

Director:

Morgan Spurlock.

Genre:

Documentary.

Release Date:

May 2004.

MPAA Rating:

N/R.

Description:

"Super Size Me" chronicles Morgan Spurlock's experience of eating only fast food for a month — breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spurlock said he gained 24 pounds and his cholesterol soared 65 points during the 30-day experiment. Popular on the festival circuit, the film took the documentary directing prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and was shown at the 10th U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.

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