Morgan Spurlock: The Man Behind Super Size Me and Cinematic Brilliance

His documentary "Super Size Me" was shot on a budget of only $65,000 but grossed over $22 million worldwide.

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Spurlock's first film at Sundance, "Super Size Me," received a standing ovation that lasted for more than 5 minutes.

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He once created a comic book called "Supersize Me: A Cautionary Tale of a Film Maker's Relationship with American Food."

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Spurlock's "30 Days" TV series explored social experiments where individuals immersed themselves in unfamiliar lifestyles for 30 days.

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Morgan Spurlock directed an episode of "The Simpsons" titled "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!"

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Spurlock won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Documentary Feature for "Super Size Me."

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In "Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken," he investigated the fast-food chicken industry, unveiling shocking truths.

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Spurlock's book "Don't Eat This Book" delves deeper into the fast-food industry's impact on health.

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He directed commercials for major brands like Nike, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola.

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His production company, Warrior Poets, aimed to create thought-provoking content across various mediums

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