Super Size Me

Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three times a day for thirty days without exercising to try to prove why so many Americans are fat or obese. He submits himself to a complete check-up by three doctors, comparing his weight along the way, resulting in a scary conclusion.

Cast

Morgan Spurlock

as Self

Daryl Isaacs

as Self - Internal Medicine

Lisa Ganjhu

as Self - Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

Stephen Siegel

as Self - Cardiologist

Bridget Bennett

as Self - Nutritionist & Dietician

Eric Rowley

as Self - Exercise Physiologist

Mark Fenton

as Self - Former Editor: Walking Magazine

Alexandra Jamieson

as Self - Morgan's girlfriend & Vegan Chef

John Banzhaf

as Self - Law Professor, George Washington University

David Satcher

as Self - Former U.S. Surgeon General

Reviews

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Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/GDnLyf2Dr18 When it first came out in 2004 _Super Size Me_ was a hit due to its simple concept and exposé of the fast food industry, specifically McDonalds. To refresh your memory about this documentary classic, here is the official ...

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