The summer's second-biggest documentary hit, "Super Size Me," in which filmmaker Morgan Spurlock spends 30 days eating exclusively at McDonald's, will be shown Oct. 12 at Ball State.

Co-sponsored by Ball State's Freshman Connections Program, University Program Board and the College of Communication, Information, and Media, the movie is designed to acquaint first-year students with health and wellness.

The movie, free and open to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. An open forum follows the movie.

Released earlier this year, "Super Size Me" investigates the world of fast food through in-depth research and true immersion. During the 30-day diet, Spurlock quickly gains weight and suffers from headaches, nausea and exhibits symptoms of addiction.

It only takes a few days before he starts to feel ill, and doctors soon urge him to discontinue his quest because of negative results of health tests, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

The film is being used in conjunction with the 2004 Freshman Common Reader, "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal."