Super Size Me Scene Analysis Critical Quote - “Filmmakers are not creating true documentaries but partisan propaganda.” - Amber Day The 1st Phone Call - 1:23:51 ● Spurlock attempts to phone Jim Cantalupo, the CEO of McDonald’s ● On his 1st and 3rd attempt he is put through to the media line and denied interaction with Cantalupo ● A hand-held camera is used to show his progressive frustration with the phone lines ● On his 3rd attempt the camera slowly zooms into his face as he is once again denied an interview ● Interestingly Spurlock’s response to the phone calls is not filmed, cutting away once the phone operator has finished speaking - similar to the bank scene in Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine when he asks “Do you think it’s a little dangerous handing out guns in a bank?” ● The audience could be positioned to view the company in a specific light, befitting of Spurlock’s argument. Not allowing a true reflection of the events. ● Cuts to a family standing outside of the white house, where they are unable to pledge their allegiance to the Flag – Yet they can pledge their allegiance to McDonalds ● Non-diegetic music “I hope you got fat!”