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<-- Super Size MeWhy 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. Ominously 37% of American children and adolescents are carrying too much fat and two out of every three adults are overweight or obese. Is it our fault for lacking self-control, or are the fast-food corporations to blame?
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock hit the road and interviewed experts in 20 U.S. cities, including Houston, the “Fattest City” in America. From Surgeon Generals 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 puts 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 supersizing unless offered
- No excuses: he had to eat everything on the menu at least once
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!
Just went to catch this movie with Lisi, Jan, Michael and his girlfren, Erica. I'm really lovin' it! It's really fantastic. Giving me real 2nd tots abt going to the fast food joints in future. Thanks Morgan Spurlock for bringing to us such an informative yet entertaining kinda documentary film. I love the humour included. They have nice songs in there too~ tsk tsk...
