

Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!
Muckraking filmmaker Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry — this time from behind the register — as he opens his own fast food restaurant.
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Plot Summary
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock investigates the practices of the fast-food chicken industry, exploring issues of antibiotic use, animal welfare, and the transparency of food production. He attempts to open his own fast-food chicken restaurant to showcase how the system works from the inside. The documentary highlights the journey from farm to table, questioning the choices consumers make and the standards of the industry.
Critical Reception
Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken! received mixed reviews from critics, with many acknowledging Spurlock's continued commitment to investigative food journalism but noting a less impactful or groundbreaking approach compared to his earlier work. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the eye-opening look into the chicken industry, while others found it to be preachy or lacking in novel revelations.
What Reviewers Say
- Morgan Spurlock's follow-up to 'Super Size Me' tackles the chicken industry with his signature investigative style.
- The documentary effectively raises questions about antibiotic use and animal welfare in chicken production.
- While informative, some critics felt the film lacked the novelty and shock value of its predecessor.
Google audience: Google users generally found the documentary to be informative and thought-provoking, appreciating its examination of the fast-food chicken industry's practices. Some viewers felt it was an important watch for understanding where their food comes from, while a smaller portion expressed that the information presented was already widely known or that the film could have been more balanced.
Fun Fact
Morgan Spurlock was inspired to make 'Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!' after realizing that he knew more about the effects of eating McDonald's for a month than he did about the actual production of the food he ate daily.
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