Morgan Spurlock, known for his impactful documentaries, has passed away at 53 after complications from cancer. His work often stirred online debates due to its focus on social issues and divisive topics. Spurlock's family confirmed his peaceful passing in New York, praising him as a creative genius.
Morgan Spurlock, best known for his groundbreaking documentary work on Super Size Me, has died at the age of 53 following complications with cancer. The influential filmmakers body of work tended to focus on social issues, and often became the subject of heated online discussions due to their often divisive subject matter.
In a family statement released on Friday, it was revealed that Spurlock passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 23, 2024, in New York from complications of cancer. Additionally, his brother, Craig, said:
It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan. Morgan gave so much through his art,...
Morgan Spurlock, best known for his groundbreaking documentary work on Super Size Me, has died at the age of 53 following complications with cancer. The influential filmmakers body of work tended to focus on social issues, and often became the subject of heated online discussions due to their often divisive subject matter.
In a family statement released on Friday, it was revealed that Spurlock passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 23, 2024, in New York from complications of cancer. Additionally, his brother, Craig, said:
It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan. Morgan gave so much through his art,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
The director talks about the new term "doc-buster", why In-n-Out Burger is a bummer, and the meta-nature of making a film about making a film
Pom Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold is a new documentary from Morgan Spurlock, the director and star of Super Size Me. It opens this Friday April 22nd in select theaters.
We recently had the chance to sit down with Morgan Spurlock in New York and discuss his new film which examines the nature of product placement in movies. Cleverly, he financed the entire movie with said product placement (hence the title). Over the course of our conversation we touch on the new term "doc-buster", why In-n-Out Burger is a bummer, and the meta-complexities of making a film about making a film.
Your documentaries are very interesting in that they have a sort of "received wisdom" - for lack of a better word a...
Pom Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold is a new documentary from Morgan Spurlock, the director and star of Super Size Me. It opens this Friday April 22nd in select theaters.
We recently had the chance to sit down with Morgan Spurlock in New York and discuss his new film which examines the nature of product placement in movies. Cleverly, he financed the entire movie with said product placement (hence the title). Over the course of our conversation we touch on the new term "doc-buster", why In-n-Out Burger is a bummer, and the meta-complexities of making a film about making a film.
Your documentaries are very interesting in that they have a sort of "received wisdom" - for lack of a better word a...
- 4/19/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
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