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2012 video interview with documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, director of Comic-Con: Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, Super Size Me, conducted by Mr. Media, Bob Andelman. http://www.mrmedia.com/?p=44572012 video interview with documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, director of... more
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The last son of Krypton stands for truth, justice, and the American way. So, does that mean Kal-El would automatically support Barack Obama? Or would he be seduced by nationalism and support a conservative?
http://veracitystew.com/?p=32346The last son of Krypton stands for truth, justice, and the American way. So, does that... more
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Jesus Camp: Tuesday 27th September at 10pm
As part of our 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die series on Current TV, we're showing Jesus Camp. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the Oscar-nominated documentary delves into the unusual goings on at a Pentecostal children's summer camp in North Dakota. Their "trippy" journey include uncompromising pastor Becky Fisher, who claims that according to the Bible, Harry Potter should be put to death.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die, a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.Jesus Camp: Tuesday 27th September at 10pm
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The moment all you 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die viewers have been waiting for is finally here: we’re revealing the number one film on our list.But before we get there, we’ve got nine other amazing documentaries to count down, taking you into the wild, down to New Orleans, out of the closet and into a war zone.Hope you’ve enjoyed the series. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and tell us what you thought about it.
No. 10 - Grizzly Man
A docudrama that centers on amateur grizzly bear expert Timothy Treadwell. He periodically journeyed to Alaska to study and live with the bears. He was killed, along with his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, by a rogue bear in October 2003. The films explores their compassionate lives as they found solace among these endangered animals. (IMDB)No. 9 - Trouble the Water
A redemptive tale of an aspiring rap artist surviving failed levees and her own troubled past and seizing a chance for a new beginning. (IMDB)No. 8 - An Inconvenient Truth
Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. (IMDB)No. 7 - The Celluloid Closet
A comprehensive documentary of the history of gays and lesbians in cinema, from negative to positive reflections of gay characters and the troubles of actors and actresses. (IMDB)No. 6 - The War RoomA behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos. Bill Clinton himself is almost never seen. (IMDB)No. 5 - Super Size Me
Morgan Spurlock conducts an unscientific experiment using himself as the guinea pig: eat only MacDonald's for thirty days, three meals a day. If he is asked by the clerk if he would like the meal super sized, he has to say yes. And by the end of the thirty days, he will have had to have eaten every single menu item at least once. (IMDB)No. 4 - Waltz with Bashir
One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there's a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised that he can't remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images. (IMDB)No. 3 - Roger and Me
A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith. (IMDB)No. 2 - The Thin Blue Line
Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas, Texas. Briefly, a drifter (Randall Adams) ran out of gas and was picked up by a 16-year-old runaway (David Harris). Later that night, they drank some beer, smoked some marijuana, and went to the movies. Then, their stories diverged. Adams claimed that he left for his motel, where he was staying with his brother, and went to sleep. Harris, however, said that they were stopped by police late that night, and Adams suddenly shot the officer approaching their car. The film shows the audience the evidence gathered by the police, who were under extreme pressure to clear the case. It strongly makes a point that the circumstantial evidence was very flimsy. In fact, it becomes apparent that Harris was a much more likely suspect and was in the middle of a crime spree... (IMDB)No. 1 - Hoop Dreams
This documentary follows two inner-city Chicago residents, Arthur Agee and William Gates, as they follow their dreams of becoming basketball superstars. Beginning at the start of their high school years, and ending almost 5 years later, as they start college, we watch the boys mature into men, still retaining their "Hoop Dreams". Both are recruited into the same elite high school as their idol, former Detroit Piston superstar Isaiah Thomas. Only one survives the first year; the other must return to a high school closer to his home. Along the way, there is much tragedy, some joy, a great wealth of information about inner city life, and the suspense of not knowing what will occur next. (IMDB)
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In this scene from the final episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," director Morgan Spurlock lets recounts his experience shooting the 2004 documentary that had everyone talking about McDonald's in a whole new way -- "Super Size Me." In the film, Spurlock risks his health by eating nothing but McDonald's food for 30 days. Despite warnings from doctors and friends, Spurlock persisted, and his documentary helped change McDonald's menus worldwide, helping "Super Size Me" land at No. 5 on our list.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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Our month-long celebration of feature documentaries is coming to a close as Morgan Spurlock is about to reveal the top 10 films in our list!
Don't miss 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die - The Finale,
Tuesday 30th August, 10pm
Current TV (Sky 183, Virgin 155)
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Five years after the release of Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's documentary Jesus Camp, Morgan Spurlock interviews one of the films main subjects for 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die. In the documentary, Levi O'Brien was a young kid on the path to becoming a devout preacher. Now, he tells Morgan about what his life's been like since appearing in Jesus Camp and what he hopes people take away from the film.
50 Documentaries To See Before You Die airs every Tuesday in August at 10pm.
For more, go to http://current.com/50docsFive years after the release of Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's documentary Jesus... more
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Five years after the release of Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's documentary "Jesus Camp," Morgan Spurlock interviews one of the films main subjects for "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." In the documentary, Levi O'Brien was a young kid on the path to becoming a devout preacher. Now, he tells Morgan about what his life's been like since appearing in "Jesus Camp" and what he hopes people take away from the film.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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Morgan Spurlock, host of 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die, interviews Billy Mitchell from the documentary "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters." He asks Billy what he's been up, learns that the only person who could accurately play Billy in a movie is Billy, and discovers why Billy has never watched the documentary about his gaming.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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50 Greatest Documentaries To See Before You Die presents a special interview with Billy Mitchell.
Mitchell, a legendary “gamer,” is the focus of Seth Gordon’s The King of Kong: A Fist Full of Quarters (2007), a documentary about fans competing to break Mitchell’s Donkey Kong world record and his conflicts with defending his title.
50 Documentaries To See Before You Die airs every Tuesday in August at 10pm.
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Check http://current.com/schedule to find out when The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is airing.50 Greatest Documentaries To See Before You Die presents a special interview with... more
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Starting August 2 at 9/8c, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock will be counting down some of the most influential documentaries of our time. But first, we asked you, our Current community, for your top picks. The results are in!
10. An Inconvenient Truth 9. Bowling for Columbine 8. The Cove 7. Supersize Me 6. The Corporation 5. Fahrenheit 9/11 4. Zeitgest (film series) 3. Sicko 2. Food Inc 1. Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
Surprised? Obvious? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Then, make sure to "50 Documentaries To See Before You die" every Tuesday at 9/8c in August to see how your picks size up with the experts.
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Super Size Me: Wednesday 19th October, 7pm
Why is America so fat? This is the question that Morgan Spurlock wanted to answer. He set out to interview experts in 20 US cities including Houston – the "Fattest City in America" – whilst at the same time conducting his own experiment: to eat nothing but McDonalds for 30 days straight.
There were four rules:
1. No options. He could only eat what was available over the counter (water included!);
2. No 'supersizing' unless offered;
3. No excuses. He had to eat every item on the menu at least once;
4. No giving up. He had to eat three square meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. The results shocked even the doctors who were monitoring the experiment.
The winner of a host of international awards, this unmissable documentary has really got the world talking, and the junk food peddlers running scared.
Super Size Me
Showing Wednesday 19th October at 7pm on Current UK
Sky 183, Virgin 155
http://current.com/50docsSuper Size Me: Wednesday 19th October, 7pm
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Every weeknight at 9pm starting Monday 26th September, renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock will be counting down the 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die, the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years.
Join us each evening as we explore how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary culture in ways never seen before.
After each episode of 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die, stay tuned to watch some of the most important and iconic docs of all time:
Super Size Me - Monday 26th September, 10pm
Jesus Camp - Tuesday 27th September, 10pm
Gasland - Wednesday 28th September, 10pm
Food, Inc - Thursday 29th September, 10pm
Hoop Dreams - Friday 30th September, 10pm
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Starting August 2, we'll be counting down the 50 most provocative and influential documentary features of our time, as chosen by the experts. But to kick things off, we want to hear from you.
Help us create the ultimate "People's Choice" documentary list by sharing your top 3 picks in the comments below.
Get your comments in by Friday, July 29 and check back on Tuesday, August 2 when we reveal your top ten just in time for the premiere of "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die."
Submission Period Ends Friday, July 29 at 11:59 PM ET.
What are 3 docs you think everyone needs to see before they die?
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Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 year.
The special premieres on Tuesday, August 2 at 9/8c, but first we want you to help us create the ultimate "People's Choice" documentary list by sharing your top 3 picks at http://current.com/docs.
Get your comments in by Friday, July 29 and check back on Tuesday, August 2 when we reveal your top ten just in time for the premiere of "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die."
Submission Period Ends Friday, July 29 at 11:59 PM ET.
Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -- stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 75 million households worldwide -- 60 million households in the US -- through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner ; DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 196 nationwide); Verizon and AT&T. In the UK and Ireland, Current is available on BSkyB (Channel 183) and Virgin Media (Channel 155), and in Italy, Current is available on Sky Italia (Channel 130). Viewers can also find Current online at http://www.current.com.Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You... more
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Every Tuesday night in August, renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock will be counting down the 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die, the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. Join us each week as we explore how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary culture in ways never seen before.
50 Documentaries To See Before You Die
starts Tuesday 2nd August at 10pm
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Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
For more, go to http://current.com/docs.
Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -- stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 75 million households worldwide -- 60 million households in the US -- through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner ; DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 196 nationwide); Verizon and AT&T. In the UK and Ireland, Current is available on BSkyB (Channel 183) and Virgin Media (Channel 155), and in Italy, Current is available on Sky Italia (Channel 130). Viewers can also find Current online at http://www.current.com.Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You... more
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It's about two thirds into Morgan Spurlock's "Pom Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold" that the filmmaker's point about the overwhelming presence of marketing in movies, and his clever way of making it, truly clicks. A deviously meta moment, it follows a large chunk of the "Supersize Me" documentary filmmaker's attempts to sell advertising in a film to finance a film about advertising.It's about two thirds into Morgan Spurlock's "Pom Wonderful Presents:... more
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Morgan Spurlock's new documentary about product placement is pretty cool.
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Does Morgan Spurlock's latest effort "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold" seem familiar?" It may be because it happened 13 years ago.
Conceptual artists The Art Guys (Michael Galbreath, Jack Massing) and designer Todd Oldham created this fusion of art and advertising. The Art Guys sold advertising on their suits and wore them for a year in this art project that puts marketing, branding, celebrity and pop culture under the microscope.
The similarities between this project created in 1998 and 1999 and Spurlocks Greatest Movie are eerie. At times situations and dialogue are virtually identical. There are many coincidences in the content. You be the judge... submitted for your approval.
http://www.thegreatestmovieeverstolen.comDoes Morgan Spurlock's latest effort "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold"... more
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