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Super High Me is a documentary film directed by Michael Blieden, featuring comedian Doug Benson. The film chronicles Benson's experience of abstaining from cannabis for 30 days, followed by 30 consecutive days of cannabis use. This structure mirrors the concept of the 2004 documentary Super Size Me, where the subject consumed McDonald's food daily. Throughout the film, Benson undergoes various health tests to assess the impact of cannabis on his physical and mental well-being.
The documentary includes interviews with marijuana activists, dispensary owners, politicians, and patients involved in the medical cannabis movement. Benson's physician concluded that the effects of cannabis on his health were generally inconsequential, noting an eight-pound weight gain and a decrease in his ability to perform mental mathematics. Interestingly, his sperm count increased, and his overall SAT score improved, primarily due to a higher verbal score. The film concludes with Benson expressing surprise at not developing an aversion to cannabis after extensive use.
Why Watch
- •See Doug Benson's unique cannabis experiment.
- •Meet activists and patients in the medical cannabis movement.
- •Find out how cannabis affected Benson's health tests.
Did You Know
•Doug Benson gained eight pounds during his 30 days of cannabis use.
•Benson's sperm count increased despite common medical expectations.
•His overall SAT score improved during the cannabis use period.
•The film was released on DVD on April 20, 2008.
Perfect For
Cannabis enthusiastsComedy fansMedical marijuana advocates