Super Size Me: The Documentary That Changed McDonald's
By Daniel Arkin and Diana Dasrath
The Price of a Burger
The stock price of McDonald's hit an all-time high in January and has gone up nearly 1000 percent since
Super Size Me came out.
Super Size Me is a 2004 American documentary film directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, an American independent filmmaker. Spurlock chronicled a 30-day period when he ate nothing but McDonald's food. The film documents the effects of the fast food diet on Spurlock's physical and mental health.
The Power of Storytelling
Super Size Me is yet one more example of how storytelling, even imperfect storytelling, has the ability to move mountains at least a little. Spurlock's film has been credited with helping to change the way Americans think about fast food. In the years since the film's release, McDonald's has made a number of changes to its menu, including reducing the size of its fries and offering healthier options.
The Legacy of Super Size Me
Super Size Me grossed over $22 million on a $65,000 budget and preceded the release of Eric Schlosser's influential book
Fast Food Nation. Together, these works have helped to raise awareness of the health risks associated with fast food consumption.
Super Size Me remains a powerful and important film that has had a lasting impact on the way we eat.
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