'Super-Size Me' filmmaker Morgan Spurlock on his next fast food venture,

The ‘Super-Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!’ filmmaker explains why he’s opening a fried chicken pop-up restaurant and talks about his confession to a past history of sexual misconduct and getting sober.
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[@OB_OHat]

I mean scandal or not he addressed his own faults and you know what that's the right thing to do. Honesty is life's hardest challenge.

[@Itsalwayssunnyinrealestate2345]

@Osman Yousif that quote kinda makes no sense. I don't understand.

[@robertbond1398]

He wasn’t honest tho. No way all he said was hot pants 😹😹😹

[@obi-wankenobi2042]

@@robertbond1398 it doesn’t have to be honest, just admitting to it and owning up to your actions is a good thing to do.

[@aruglaempire2518]

Bull. He knew what was coming down the road. His "confession" and "regret" mean NOTHING. Did he make amends????? Sure. He is just another Pedowood phony.

[@leslieboslar]

Fire at food plant in Hermiston oregon

[@samporter7018]

Takes a big man to admit their mistakes always have had respect for Spurlock

[@Absurdword]

Just read his statement. It's a little preachy and virtue signal-y but the core of his message is admirable and it's bold of someone to so strongly own their past mistakes like that -- past mistakes that most people wouldn't dream of admitting. He's only human but he's someone to look at for acknowledging that yes, we all need to address the faults in ourselves.

[@TJ-bu9zk]

It takes a bigger man to recognize the appropriate time/place and that others will be affected by your actions... Instead of going teenage angst over twiiter

[@gayealisir5661]

He lied about not being an alcoholic. And claimed that that McDonald's damaged his liver in only one month.

[@thatotherboi8044]

i respect this dude so much. this guy is honest as can be. 100% respect him for trying to be a good dude

[@TJ-bu9zk]

Theres a time and a place to "do the right thing". His MeTOO was not right by the farmers or their industry. Trying had serious consequences for other people's lives.

[@lukebennett7149]

@@TJ-bu9zk if it wasn't for him the farmers wouldn't have had the spot light in the first place

[@TJ-bu9zk]

@@lukebennett7149 the unemployed farmers...the farmers who lost 3 generations of employment, the farmers who had to declare bankruptcy and lost their homes....those farmers?

[@lukebennett7149]

@@TJ-bu9zk yes. He bought that to them due to his celebrity. I'm not suggesting they would not have got any spot light. John Oliver did a piece on them recently. But they only lost the spot light they received from Spurlock. In the end things have picked up and his documentary is finally getting attention

[@lukebennett7149]

@@TJ-bu9zk btw how dare he be honest and transparent about another issue

[@katjames7601]

I knew about some of the trade secrets that Morgan brings to light in this documentary but he has such a compelling, straightforward and humorous way of sharing that really drives the point home big time. I just finished watching it. I'm really glad that this documentary saw the light of day and I'm proud of him for admitting his part in sexual harassment and going on make amends. That's major. Most people that do that do that behind closed doors. Good for you Morgan.

[@genetenz]

Guys an unfunny, mean spirited fuckwit

[@mikearonicheese]

The documentary is one of the best I've ever seen! Informative, funny and extremely well edited. I encourage people to watch it.

[@JR-ju3kj]

I loved it. I really hope that he's been franchising out Holy Chicken and doing something with the restaurants! It was such a great concept!

[@sebastianc113]

Morgan spurlock is absolutely the most legendary, honest, actually transparent and honorable man in the film industry by a long shot.

[@dan2178]

No hes not. He refused to release his diet chart for super size me. He ate excess food and beer off camera. He claimed to have ate 5,000 calories from 3 meals a day from fastfood yet every option had 4,000 at most. He lied to push propaganda

[@TheseYeahThese]

He's a liar and con man. Don't give him any money or views

[@rodytalks3989]

@@dan2178 That man still survived an entire month on freaking McDonald’s nearly killing himself to make a point to us

[@dan2178]

@@rodytalks3989 he didn't nearly kill himself. He also proved no point. Spurlock was exposed for eating extra meals off camera and had a serious alcohol issue He refused to ever release his meal orders in that month. A guy lost substantial weight by eating mcdonalds a month.

[@rodytalks3989]

@@dan2178 OK so he’s been addicted to alcohol a while so that’s a independent factor when you look at the liver and blood stuff if you look at the actual effects on his bloodwork and urine in that documentary it’s insane

[@soulinspiration1]

RIP Morgan Spurlock. Prayers for the family.

[@OtherStuff_Show]

Big loss for the film making world, even if he was a flawed person. I made a microdoc about him if anyone's interested in knowing more about him, would appreciate your support! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJSpkpeGg9t_Y6ssi=czxjA72_lUViYkz-

[@majorjordan12]

The franchise is a great idea and I’m so proud Morgan admitted to what he did in the past. That’s the only way to better yourself is to realize what you’ve done that is not appropriate

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

This was the problem with Me Too. Spurlock actually admitted what he done and it was verbal, not physical - but he got blacklisted anyway so by 'making example' of him all they are doing is depriving the important message of this film.

[@eicrusade6161]

I'm in my late 50's and two of my three college roommates have already died of cancer in their early 50's. Babies are being born with 200 petrochemicals in their blood. Cancer will soon become epidemic. Early detection can help but right now so many cancers are detected late. The petrochemical industry including The American Chemical Council should give all of their profits to find easy early diagnosis cancer tests.

[@YHirschmeier]

wonder if he still has that vegan gf

[@katjames7601]

He doesn't. They married and divorced years ago. He is married to someone else.

[@antquinonez]

Peter Martens he had to dump that chick(en)

[@swesleyc7]

Ah the sanctimoniousness shows its true face... Just like his chicken documentary

[@Steve_305]

Shes not even a vegan anymore

[@VanillaEarth744]

@@Steve_305 how do you know

[@KovalchukSnipe]

There's a lot of sinister things in Hollywood with 0 accountability so I have respect for him for stepping forward and bettering himself. It doesn't excuse it, this is a very serious subject but its the right path to take.

[@libertydavis1565]

Bro he looks like Mr. Caputo from Orange is the New Black

[@ShanteRoxxane]

Liberty Davis He does!!! Oh shooot. 🤣

[@daringachne4364]

RIP loved your documentary super size me you will be missed 😢

[@redeyedwithanger5866]

he done more to admit and address his own faults than most ever will i say hes paid his dues and deserves to be given his second chance without ridicule btw im in Reading Pa and waiting for a holy chicken to come here =D

[@twist58]

For Morgan Spurlock. He was one of the reasons I rethought my eating habits involving McDonalds and other fast food places in general. I was a first year college student when I first heard of him. My colleagues and I watched his notable Super Size Me film. We were so informed about it. These days, I’ve undergone a healthy lifestyle. I was 214 lbs in 2023. In 2024, I lost 28 lbs with constant jogging 1 hour a day, five days a week in one year alone. This is for you, Mr. Spurlock.

[@azcardguy7825]

The fact that he was the one that came out and admitted the inappropriate things he had did is admirable. Every guy has said something to a female that could have been taken the wrong way at some point yet most men would claim to never have done anything like that. Most people are cowards, at least Morgan wasn’t even if he did make many mistakes in his life.

[@jjcooks7401]

Damn he tries to be honest and he loses so much? What motivation will other people have to admire their mistakes if that’s how their treated?

[@TJ-bu9zk]

Theres a time and place. Not before a major movie deal, just like a wedding speech is not a great time for guests to start making confessions

[@nicklespale22]

^ fcking the only two comments that need to be made here. Period. Every other opinion on this is invalid to me at this point. You both hit the nail right on the head.

[@antquinonez]

Spurlock outs himself. He can’t help it.

[@thomasmackelly7685]

Great concept. Glad you covered the abuses farmers go through with these crooks in big chicken.

[@forthosewhoHUNGER]

Thomas MacKelly But what about the ABUSE OF THE CHICKENS?!?! They suffer tremendously, too.

[@nomanchezsanchez2971]

@@forthosewhoHUNGER duh

[@forthosewhoHUNGER]

Abigail Marquez You clearly did not comprehend what the original commenter wrote. He was discussing the abuses of the actual FARMERS, aka chicken growers, NOT the chickens themselves. Your “duh” kind of lost the grandiose effect you sought.

[@teetree7847]

@@forthosewhoHUNGER jesus, got enough big words there bookworm? This is youtube not debate class u "grandiose" fuckin nerd 😂😂😂

[@forthosewhoHUNGER]

Tee Tree EXCELLENT compliment. 👍🏼

[@Enoughalready20237]

I’m proud of him for making amends. That was a bold move knowing how it would affect his career and business, but he did it anyway. I’m happy that he also exposed the industry and the USDA.

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

RIP Morgan , he just passed away

[@ljprevo]

If the National Chicken Council is so true to what they say, why would they not let Morgan interview them and address what they claim is false?

[@redeyedwithanger5866]

because lobby's and lobbyists are only the head of the snake thats paid to push big anythings agenda by legal bribery

[@melissalavender7648]

Thank you, Morgan spurlock for being honest about mistakes you've made and especially for helping to shed light on an industry that only cares about profits. 😕 After watching this, I thought "wow, in a world of trump i forget there are good men like spurlock"

[@Caroline-le9zc]

Well said Melissa and thanks too as we forget there are good women out there.

[@rcrhinehart66]

Let's be honest, he's in it to make a profit. Preferably a big one. Who are you kidding? If he cared a damn about chickens or global warming it would be a vegan joint.

[@c-r]

He's a predator, and you drink it up. Gross.

[@WhiskeyToro]

@@c-r You know, he could've never said shit to anyone about his past mistakes..but he willingly did. What's "gross" is your thought process like he's such a terrible person even after having enough strength to admit is mistakes on his on will. Fucking weirdo.

[@WhiskeyToro]

@@rcrhinehart66 He doesn't care about chickens, dumbass. He cares about Human public health of America. What people are eating and the terrible quality of what's being served by the big corporations. Raising the chickens humanely and "Caring about chickens" are two different things. It's sad that I have to explain something to you that can so easily be gathered by watching a quick 9 minute video.

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

Wow we have an honest person just trying to do the right thing and now he's blacklisted. That sucks. He could've helped a lot of people

[@aruglaempire2518]

Honest?????? He admitted he cheated on "every wife and girlfriend I ever had". And he is Honest???? You must be a leftard with that logic.

[@RCmadness888]

At least he is honest, not fake like the rest...that smile all the time, untill the door is closed or curtains are down. In this fake world...honesty is considered a weakness

[@gayealisir5661]

An alcoholic who lied about his alcoholism then blames McDonald's for his messed up liver. Yeah he truly is an honest man.

[@charlescrisefi8784]

Surprise big chicken hasn’t come here to you !I love what you’re doing you got big balls!!

[@Incognito_720]

Who else is is here after his passing?

[@johnzabik270]

This guy looks a lot better than he did before

[@Arasteele]

With Supersize Me all he really did was show what everyone should have already known, that fast-food like McD's should be eaten in extreme moderation or you risk compounding health issues. His more valuable contribution, at least I believe, is this chicken thing. Exposing the myth of "free range" that goes on is pretty huge. Most people think the extra money they're paying for it is wise and healthier spending when, as Spurlock shows, is clearly not usually the case.

[@victorc8804]

Little did he know he would only live only a few more short years after this interview

[@jerrysharpnack4010]

Super size me will always be my favorite movie, thank you Morgan, you are missed

[@1215mymy]

This is awesome!

[@jalex.musica]

Respect to Spurlock for coming clean, taking accountability and staying honest to the end. No respect to the misconduct.

[@caronstout354]

After his series Inside Man with Morgan Sperlock did an episode about medical tourism he should make a documentary about the insurance-dominated medical system in the U.S.

[@KaiHuang-qo6tj]

So he admitted he had a problem with sobriety. Maybe that is the cause of his health problems.

[@MikePuorro]

Is Holy Chicken still open? What happened to the farmer Big Chicken harassed for helping Spurlock!?

[@TJ-bu9zk]

He went bankrupt. Spurlock's "I need to do the right thing and tell everyone my MeToo mistakes" tanked the disruption, smothered the message, and left the farmers and his film company in the toilet. Is he brave and honest for speaking out? yes. Did his MeeToo confession have serious consequence? ask farmer john

[@nicklespale22]

@@TJ-bu9zk Smothered the message is a bit idiotic to say. A moral is a moral and the message of big chicken still stands firm regardless what a man does afterwards. You're clearly acting butt-hurt over a problem that isn't your own. I'm so tired of hypocrites having problems with others' self-righteousness. If you feel bad for someone, you don't always gotta be an as* against someone else to express that!

[@TJ-bu9zk]

@@nicklespale22 There was no clicking clock against Sperlock for expressing his wrongs. You don't express cheating on someone at a fundraiser for fed the children, you dont spill about your insider trading when raising awereness about HIV and you don't overshadow the suffering of humans and animals with your ME TOO confession. TIME AND PLACE are relivant. The moral of big chicken absolutely suffered by him over shadowing it, and your a fool to think otherwise.

[@nicklespale22]

@@TJ-bu9zk I AGREE (reminds me of ThatVeganTeacher's stupidity and potential racism overwhelming anyone's immediate interests in the idea of veganism) yet it's rather pessimistic to say Sperlock's personal issues overshadow the problems we're trying to shed light on with this documentary, people still focused on the documentary. Reviews prove that almost nobody cared about the man's personal life so long as the unheard-of sequel to the original hit documentary is out, is free, and feels just as believable as the last. And I feel it's melodramatic to say it's a failure on the movie's end too, sure it probably won't produce a ton of revenue, sure it probably won't make it to theaters, sure the farmers lost their livelihoods as they knew it; but think about it, who's fault really is that? The guy who committed the crime or the ones who dropped charges and punishments. There are ceo's decided who gets cut off from associating with this guy Sperlock, and articles written to push the narrative that the film's a failure, but DO YOU SEE HOW MANY views it has already here on youtube!? Oh, you don't? That's because corporate men at the top don't want you to know it's a big deal. They don't want streaming services to adopt the film from this guy after seeing how much attention it's getting. Give it some time, I believe eventually folks will come around to vouch on truth's behalf... I'm sorry for calling you butt-hurt cause I read your other comments around and I really do understand what you're saying here, just truth is it's probably still a documentary that'll be shown in public school classrooms like the last one was in my class nearly a decade ago. The truth will get out there regardless man, his timing was hella poor for that but no METOO movement's gonna stop the peoples' general health movement. Not when we wake up to realize what's really going on.

[@Chef_Insulin]

This video SHOULD BE required school material.

[@JoJo-Y42t99]

So sorry to hear of his passing! I enjoyed his films.

[@alexl5660]

Too soon. Sad. Prayer for his family

[@melindanash9990]

I was shocked when he mentioned he was a manic depressive. I am Bipolar as well and I was molested by my brother.

[@danielmiley2987]

Truth is the game was rigged from the start.

[@Cablecol]

I respect this man's bravery. Hopefully he doesn't cheat on his current wife (Sara Bernstein resembles Barbara Streisand).

[@mattm4341]

Rip sir your work will live on 🤝🏾 you did your job here

[@jasy2489]

Looks expensive

[@ReR7474]

It’s not about anymore than those Big Chicken fast food chain

[@aidanroberts6388]

ReR747 7:50 for a chicken sandwich 😂😂

[@brandonfleming7118]

@Bill I just go outside and eat the grass in the lawn. MOooooooOOoooo

[@giovannygutierrez4930]

His restaurant is a parody and satirical take on the fast food industry.

[@JR-ju3kj]

Doesn't matter if it is. It still could have turned into a legitimate chain of franchise restaurants.

[@virgieislands]

If anyone wants to watch it ... I just saw it on Prime Video

[@PlanetJigobotTV]

You know how much money he made McDonald's with Supersize Me??? McDonald's no longer offers Supersize fries so they now charge you the same price for a large...

[@redeyedwithanger5866]

@Pecker Dúnling San Patricio Space Dolphin Brigada lol so STFU is what admitting that point is valid?

[@eliseschoolprojects]

@4:23 He really out here calling his assistant "sex pants."

[@eatinglightning3144]

There’s a farm-to-table fast food restaurant called Braums in Wichita

[@ChiefManny1]

"The TRUTH shall set you free!" - J.C. John 8:32

[@forthosewhoHUNGER]

Olson Begay Amen! John 14:6 KJV 6 ¶ Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Genesis 1:29 KJV And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

[@greenfinger8690]

Imagine your last name being buttram, poor guy must have had a hard time in school 🤣

[@mekemontuori2186]

RIP❤You helped me not over indulge in fast food!

[@Becauseimme]

Rest Amongst The Stars ✨

[@leon37847]

whats happened to his documentary "50 documentarys to see before you die' its gone from the iternet. . . .

[@antquinonez]

Spurlock, Act 3.

[@karamoats8810]

Right

[@Uninspired.Spectator]

LOL, they called his documentary one sided, not like he tried to talk to big chicken and got fucking ghosted

[@jackson5116]

I'm still amazed garden salads with no dressing is unhealthy. Go figure...

[@Sam-bd3qr]

Morgan spurlock looks like dorian yates

[@humphrex]

transparency halo. the new story created. well played.

[@EuroNation]

Dude comes clean and he gets punished lmao. Nice society we have eh.

[@BluePrada]

In what world does coming clean absolve you of a crime??

[@LesWiles]

Man didn’t even do much wrong past the major wrong of infidelity

[@josephamaya141]

How can we get more people to see this?!

[@WallyZamwa]

Kudos that he owns up to his misteps. Strong to do that without someone outing/#metooing him. But the whole chicken restaurant thing is just weird to be honest. He states that 9 billion chickens are slaughtered each year in the US... and now he's gonna contribute to that number?

[@wilsonlincoln280]

If only Joe Biden would take responsibility for what he did to Tara Reade. If Morgan Spurlock can do it, Joe Biden can do!!!

[@ir8free]

glad 45 admitted to his fantasy for ivanka in multiple interviews.

[@antquinonez]

I need a health halo on my coke

[@MyMindoverYourMatter]

RIP 🙏 ❤

[@actorben]

I want a, "Holy Chicken," restaurant in Chicago!

[@Rivers9679]

Yes

[@Rivers9679]

Suburbs too

[@DarronSanderson]

Moral of story: eat more nutritional food. 🍟 🍔 🥤

[@emiliobello2538]

He lost the Oscar for Super Size Me. That could have won and not Born Into Brothels

[@moontakeen]

He fronting....McDonald's forever

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

moontakeen whitaker I haven't been to a Mc Donald's since 1975. And that was for fries.

[@snesie7172]

@@makeracistsafraidagain ok boomer

[@JR-ju3kj]

Of course it is. But he still could have carved out a successful niche for himself with franchising out the Holy Chicken restaurants( just like many other smaller chains have been able to do for themselves in the highly competitive fast food industry) if he was really serious about the whole thing and clearly, he wasn't.

[@billy9497able]

Please come to knoxville

[@tiffanyhwang1738]

Now he is dead

[@missmoonlight629]

Okay but I still want to try his chicken sandwich

[@Kigxdy86tt]

I can't believe he's dead RIP

[@supercal3944]

Respect the Alabama man

[@yazanyazan3573]

If you can t beat them,join em 😂

[@Johngoodman454]

R.i.p tell everyone McDonald's will kill you i was right 😢

[@Quercustree]

Need some new fast food

[@bigslick8051]

RIP.

[@youtubeuser9496]

My friends said I sound like Morgan

[@Shorty15c4007]

Yeah but it seems kind of pointless. Everyone knows fast food is unhealthy and the industry lies to us. And if we didn't and learned something from watching his documentary, how many of us are going to turn to vegetarians and for how long? Most of us will be feel bad for a day or two then go back to McDonalds. Most of us don't have that level of self-respect anyway.

[@ir8free]

Veganism seems to be a growing religious movement.

[@swesleyc7]

His 2nd documentary was entertaining, at least, but Spurlock's attempted lesson is sanctimonious, hypocritical, and off-target.

[@1Johannhamblin]

Did you consider the possibility that it was a bit over your head?

[@swesleyc7]

@@1Johannhamblin Be honest. You didn't know what sanctimonious meant until I said it.

[@RollingThunder5880]

Vaccinated in March 2021.

[@christinacatalano]

He’s always grossed me out tbh

[@redeyedwithanger5866]

guess lies are sexy then? well i lie almost 24-7 sup ;)

[@lalotime]

It was all verbal abuse. Not physical

[@adamfraser6657]

Vaxxed and boosted!

[@HightopRob]

Bringback McDonald's Super-size

[@Nd8tz]

I know my opinion doesn’t matter much here but this guy just comes off as arrogant to me.. Like big chicken is wearing one mask but he’s wearing two masks claiming he’s being “transparent”.

[@realjoselopez]

I kinda wanna eat there

[@rowney4210]

So you are telling me this guy wasnt poisned????? 😂😂😂😂😂smh

[@jill_chels2818]

Poypeyes and chick-fil-a are quaking

[@swesleyc7]

No they're not. People want food, not sanctimonious, politics-laden same-old chicken.

[@PaypalBank]

Spurlock is a real one.. unfortunatly real ones get shadowed by the more common fake foke

[@christofferpedersen3939]

GO VEGAN

[@OlinKreutzRules]

christoffer pedersen Shut the fuck up.

[@MansonX]

christoffer pedersen wow I bet your parents are so proud of you. What is it like to grow up with two moms? Who the hell wants to be Vegan? If vegan was the way you wouldn’t need vitamin supplements to live healthy with that diet... I just miss the old days of the slaughterhouse. If meats murder then murder tastes good.. I would proudly wear a leather coat and eat a steak and maybe not even finish that steak and throw it in the trash. Oh and Vegans don’t like to harm living things WELL THE VEGGIES YOU EAT HAD A LIFE BEFORE YOU PICKED IT TO EAT AND THEIR IS LIVING THINGS IN EACH AND EVERY PIECE OF FOOD YOU TAKE IN. And cells are alive so if you don’t wanna kill or harm anything to eat you might as well just ignore life. Because when ya break things down to the smallest part of its being EVERYTHING IS ALIVE.

[@forthosewhoHUNGER]

Christopher Pedersen It’s funny how ANGRY and VIOLENT carnists are, isn’t it? I think it’s their superego trying to justify their callous nature.

[@wizarsh036]

@@forthosewhoHUNGER im a carnist and also a man. i apologise for the actions these people have caused and on behalf of carnists and men, we do not consider them as one. ps. veganism is good for the environment afaik, and i like vegan food

[@pre-kthrough1stgradelearni875]

Yep

[@laurabasuki2841]

why morgan close his restaurant on colombus ohio?

[@reecepierce]

For movie only?

[@Mario_N64]

He was trying to revive his failed career.

[@sgardi2]

Hes a joke. Anyone who eats 5k calories a day is going to put on weight.

[@tunassub1]

He got paid off:/

[@ADR0_0]

Well you go eat the best chicken sandwich ever and than you are ready to go vegan

[@akosuamroney]

Ok

[@kurtcobanger401]

He sounds like he’s joined a cult…. Probably the one with all the A’s.