Super-Size Me – $65,000 budget)
Morgan Spurlock not only changed the way in which McDonald’s operated, but he also changed the world’s view of fast-food when he released his documentary, Super Size Me, in 2004. For an entire month, the filmmaker ate nothing but the company’s fast-food which resulted in dramatic health changes.
Spurlock gained approximately 25 pounds, experienced mood swings, and accumulated fat in his liver. To save face, the company retired their super-size option and rebranded themselves as a healthy alternative. The film made $22 million at the box office.