Documentary Analysis: Supersize Me McDonald's Corporation, the world's largest fast food chain, was once known as a carefree place where people could grab a cheap, convenient meal . However, in the last decade, the restaurant has transformed into the main representation of global obesity. In 2004, an expository documentary was released that gave the public a chance to see the effects of consuming too much fast food from McDonald's. This film, Supersize Me, actually offers significant amounts of "infotainment" through commentary and interviews to entertain its viewers. Although the film is argued to be an exaggeration of the traditional American lifestyle, it sparked a huge debate in the public sphere and changed the fast food industry forever. The main point of my essay is to argue how, even though this documentary is a construction of reality, viewers still respond with the belief that it strives to be accurate in its depiction of reality. It is important for the audience to gain deeper insight. understand why Supersize Me has been so successful in convincing people to change their lifestyle and eliminate fast food from their diet. Because documentaries offer a visual understanding, audiences are able to feel more connected to the issue presented because they can witness firsthand what Morgan Spurlock had to endure to raise awareness and spark public debate about the effects of fast food and obesity. It has been argued that a documentary film brings “a fresh look at world events and tells stories that broaden and awaken new possibilities” (Nichols, 2001). However, in an era consumed by technological advances, the demands on the products... middle of paper... people around the world regarding fast food and McDonald's. By portraying the concern of the global obesity epidemic through an individualistic approach, audiences around the world were able to witness the effects of fast food first-hand. Even though the film was an exaggeration of reality, Supersize Me sparked a major public debate in the public sphere, pushing people to adopt new lifestyles out of fear of weight gain and health risks. By presenting the issue in a documentary and allowing viewers to watch it for the duration of a month, the film succeeded in instilling fear in the minds of many and influencing people to eliminate fast food from their diet. The power of Supersize Me reflects the ongoing debate about the global obesity epidemic in the public sphere and continues to influence people around the world to think twice before eating fast food.