Supercharge Me
'Supercharge Me! 30 Days Raw(2007) is a feature length documentary film AbOUT the raw foods diet, made by Jenna Norwood, an independent filmmaker based in Sarasota, FL. In the film, inspired by Morgan Spurlock'sSuper Size Me', Jenna ate only raw foods - i.e. uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds - for thirty days, to see The Effects it would have on her health. The movie features InterViews with noted raw vegan David Wolfe, as well as others who follow the diet, including celebrities Ben Vereen and Kathy Sledge.
In the Fall of 2007, Jenna will be taking the movie around North America, playing at various festivals and college campuses.
Synopsis
When trying on a Vegas showgirl outfit, it finally hit her. A lifetime of fast-food and poor eating habits had left Jenna Norwood out of shape. With a tip of the headdress to Morgan Spurlock, she traveled from Florida to San Diego, where she enrolled in a thirty day raw food detox program. It wasn't easy - the twin distractions of Chinese food and Burger King were right across the street, but the costume provided strong motivation. She spoke to doctors, experts, celebrities and others who follow the raw food LifeStyle. At the end of the program, she came back to Florida and the film illustrates the way her health had improved, and finally, it was time to give the showgirl costume another try.
Festivals and Awards
The film has played at four film festivals to date, winning two awards.
October 2006 - Tofino Film Festival - Winner: Best Documentary Film
October 2006 - Utopia Film Festival
March 2007 - Hollywood Raw Film Festival - Winner: Best Motivational Film
April 2007 - Sarasota Film Festival
September 2007 - Central Florida Film Festival - Finalist: Best Florida Film