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- Born: April 23, 1954
- Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
- Authored three best-selling books
- First film: Roger & Me 1989
- Married to Kathleen Glynn
- Slacker Uprising to be offered for free on the Internet on September 23, 2008
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Michael Moore is an Academy Award winning director and outspoken liberal commentator. The filmmaker has made several notable documentaries, including Roger and Me, Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Sicko. A self-described liberal, Moore's films typically have a strong progressive or liberal slant.Official Site: A Liberal's Pledge to Disheartened Conservatives
Moore's latest film, Slacker Uprising, will be released on the Internet on September 23, 2008. It is the first major film to make its debut as a free download online.Wired: Michael Moore To Release Slacker Uprising for free online
Roger and Me
Moore's first film, Roger and Me, was released in 1989 to much critical acclaim and examines the effects of globalization on the American economy. It chronicled the closure of GM plants throughout Michigan and the opening of new ones in Mexico.WashingtonPost.com: Roger and Me (January 12, 1990)Bowling for Columbine
Moore won the 2002 Academy Award for Bowling for Columbine, a documentary examining the gun culture in the United States and the tragic shooting at Columbine high school in 1999. The film contained a controversial interview with Charlton Heston, then president of the NRA.Bowling For Columbine: Now PlayingFahrenheit 9/11
Moore directed Fahrenheit 9/11 in response to the Bush Administration's "War on Terror" and invasion of Iraq. The film chronicles the links between the bin Laden family and the Bush family, as well as the decisions of officials immediately following 9-11 that contributed to the invasion of Iraq.CNN: 'Fahrenheit 9/11' sparks controversy and wins attention(June 25, 2004)Sicko
Sicko is a film that chronicles the failures of the American heath insurance industry and compares America's health care system to that of other countries with Universal health care, such as Canada, Britain, France and Cuba.Slacker Uprising
On September 5, 2008, Moore announced that he will be releasing his film Slacker Uprising for free online on September 23, 2008.Gustav: Proof of God Comment
In the days proceeding the landfall of Hurricane Gustav in September 2008, Moore made a comment during an interview with MSNBC's Keith Olbermann that drew criticism. Moore said that the storm, which was heading in the direction of the 2008 Republican Convention, was "proof that there is a God in heaven."America’s Election HQ: Moore Under Fire for Saying Gustav... (August 31, 2008) According to Moore, the comment was meant to draw attention to the irony of the organization Focus on the Family's prayer for rain during the Democratic National Convention.-
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Michael Moore Questions
Does Michael Moore tweet? 3 AnswersYes, He tweets and has a fanpage at facebook too. Here is his website. http://www.michaelmoore.com/ Him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MMFlint Him on myspace:... read more
How did Michael Moore get famous? 1 Answer"Roger & Me Moore first became famous for his 1989 film, Roger & Me, a documentary about what happened to Flint, Michigan after General Motors clos... read more
Roger Moore is 82 today. What is your favorite James Bond movie with Moore? 8 AnswersMy favorite was "View to a Kill" The movie came out in 1985. Grace Jones was in it and she played a bodyguard who betrays the evil villain Christopher Walken w... read more
What happened to Tyria Moore? 1 AnswerShe's most likely to be living in an undisclosed to the public location, under a fake name to help prevent people from finding her (and doing her harm). I can't... read more
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Michael Moore had to get 'inside' capitolism to know it was corrupt. Investigative reporters go into war zones. It's called professionalism.
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good they shouldn't be RT @BTentertainment Michael Moore, MJackson documentaries not being considered for Oscars http://tinyurl.com/ya6nhtm
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@joemochas Ha! Reminds me of when Michael Moore approached congressmen & asked if their kids would enlist in the army-"Do what you preach."
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D_Castle_BuzzFlash Move over Michael Moore, here comes ‘TEA PARTY: The Documentary’ : BUZZFL.. http://bit.ly/07ygelG
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