WEB Morgan Valentine Spurlock
November 7, 1970 - May 23, 2024
American Documentary Filmmaker, Playwright, Screenwriter, and Television Producer
Born on November 7, 1970, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and raised in Beckley, West Virginia, WEB Morgan Valentine Spurlock was an American documentary filmmaker, playwright, screenwriter, and television producer. His notable works include the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Super Size Me" (2004), which examined the impact of fast food consumption on health.
Spurlock often explored controversial issues related to food, consumerism, and the media. His filmmaking style involved immersive experiences, such as eating only McDonald's products for 30 days in "Super Size Me" and traveling the world to document global food cultures in "The Greatest Meal Ever" (2019).
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