30 Days (2005– )

An unscripted, documentary-style program where an individual is inserted into a lifestyle that is completely different from his or her upbringing, beliefs, religion or profession for 30 days.

Stars:

Morgan Spurlock, Alexandra Jamieson

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Morgan Spurlock	...	Himself - Host (18 episodes, 2005-2008)

Storyline

An unscripted, documentary-style program where an individual is inserted into a lifestyle that is completely different from his or her upbringing, beliefs, religion or profession for 30 days.

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Plot Keywords:

fish out of water | culture clash | number in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Reality-TV

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 June 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

30 dni

Company Credits

Production Co:

Actual Reality Pictures, Bluebush Productions, Borderline TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Reverend Dr. Penny Davis: [talking about homosexuality and the Bible] I think God cares more about what we do with our resources than what we do with our genitalia.

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Connections

Spun-off from Super Size Me (2004)

User Reviews

An Unannoying (Mostly) Reality Show

Unlike most reality shows which dwell on the negative, or the shows where people have their "outsides" redone, I think Spurlock's attempt is to make a show where people can really walk a mile in other people's shoes...

I don't think he believes he will change minds...somebody like Frank, who lost one country (Cuba) and fears he will lose another (USA) is probably way too old to change his mind...but he at least understands why people come to the U.S., the economic need to immigrate, and can start to understand while people might be willing to break the law in order to better their lives.

It's very interesting to watch people to start to open up their minds (in most cases) and try to figure out what makes other humans tick. And the good episodes, where, for example, Christian Mom realizes that Athiest Mom is also a very good mother, are real breakthrough moments.