"Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World": A Compelling Documentary that Exposes the Real Dangers of Aspartame and How it Became FDA Approved Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World starts with filmmaker and narrator Cori Brackett's poignant story about how she discovered aspartame's ill effect on her health (when she was diagnosed with M.S.). This DVD sheds much-needed light on the controversy surrounding aspartame and other artificial sweeteners. Watch it with your family -- to improve your health and your life!