Michael moore, american filmmaker, author, and activist who was best known for documentaries, often controversial, that addressed major political and social issues in the united states. He has irish, as well as english and scottish, ancestry. Mar, 2007 moore also reportedly interviewed smith on camera in january 1988 at the waldorf astoria hotel in new york. Tout sur roger et moi michael moore james bond, dvd zone 2 et toute lactualite en dvd et bluray. Armed with a razorsharp wit, compassion and more than a little chutzpah, moore offers his perceptions of what went wrong in flint, and chronicles his muchthwarted efforts to meet facetoface with the big man himself, gm chairman roger smith. Moores debut documentary proves to be his most personal film so far.
Michael moore, michael moore, michael moore, michael moore. Michael moore not only claimed to be a member of the. Roger and me script transcript from the screenplay and. Finally, the roger and me script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the michael moore movie. Michael moores use of expository and interactive modes in. Will and luke go back to the beginning and revisit arguably the only michael moore film that a sensible person might still watch in the year 2016. Jan 21, 2020 the modes moore employs roger and me is the story of michael moores quest to right the wrong done to flint, michigan by roger smith, ceo of general motors. Filmmaker michael moore says it was crushing to see trudeau. At that time, the city of flint was home to many general motors factories, where his parents and grandfather worked. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay and or viewings of roger and me.
The directtodvd documentary attempts to disprove statements made by filmmaker michael moore in his 2002 documentary film bowling for columbine about the relationship between american culture, gun ownership and increased violence. Offering a strong pointofview and a palpable contempt for anyone who takes advantage of the working class, moore reveals a series of heartbreaking people whose lives and city have been taken away from them due to corporate greed. Aug 26, 2018 michael moore interview on roger and me 1994 duration. We continue our conversation with michael moore about his interaction with donald trump on roseanne barrs talk show in november 1998. This decision allows for an economical downpour in the city, and blue collar workers lose their jobs. The groundbreaking documentary chronicled the efforts of the worlds largest corporation, general motors, as it turns its hometown of flint, michigan, into a ghost town.
Smith to confront him about the harm he did to flint, michigan with his massive downsizing. About his followup film to fahrenheit 911 2004 and the reelection of president george w. This is a personal, sad and sometimes funny documentary in which michael moore tells the story of how his home town of flint, michigan and its inhabitants have suffered. In this breakthrough film, which put the future academy award winner on the map, moore takes up the case of his hometown, flint, michigan, a city suckerpunched by the american dream. Moores everyman persona provides a perfect disguise. Michael moore and the rhetoric of documentary reveals not only the art, the argument, and the emotional appeals of moores documentaries but also how these films have revolutionized the genre of documentary filmmaking.
The deep chasm between the haves and havenots opens wide in 1989s roger and me, michael moores hilariously scathing documentary. Michael francis moore was born in flint, michigan on april 23, 1954, and was raised in its davison. If you want to experience the reality of god on purpose and to know who you are in christ then the holyspirit has led you to the right place. Michael francis moore was born in flint, michigan on april 23, 1954, and was raised in its davison suburb. Each essay is devoted to one of moores films and traces in detail how each film invites specific audience responses. It remains the definitive documentary study of postindustrial america, a both chilling and heartwarming portrait of. Twenty five years later, michael moore is still at it with his documentaries ranging on issues such as gun control, iraq war, elections, american health. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of roger and me. Moore also reportedly interviewed smith on camera in january 1988 at the waldorf astoria hotel in new york.
Director michael moore pursues gm ceo roger smith to confront him about the harm he did to flint, michigan with his massive downsizing. Details the attempts of filmmaker michael moore to. Details the attempts of filmmaker michael moore to get an interview with gm ceo roger smith. Chris beaver, john prusak, kevin rafferty, bruce schermer productora. Gm factories closed down in flint, resulting in unemployment for of thousands of workers. Apr 19, 2020 michael moore, american filmmaker, author, and activist who was best known for documentaries, often controversial, that addressed major political and social issues in the united states. These laid off auto workers are products of generations of auto workers. Observar e absorver eduardo marinho documentario completo duration. A documentary about the closure of general motors plant at flint, michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs.
Moore portrays the regional economic impact of general motors ceo roger smiths action of closing several auto plants in his hometown of flint, michigan, reducing gms employees in that area from 80,000 in 1978 to about 50,000 in 1992. He is the son of helen veronica wall, a secretary, and francis richard moore, who worked on an auto assembly line. Michael moores controversial but popular film has been included in numerous 10best lists for 1989. The film consists of moore s opinions of the candidates and highlights the democratic national candidate hillary clinton s strengths and also features a lengthy section on how. Michael moore interview on roger and me 1994 duration. In an interview friday, moore reflected on how the themes of the film still resonate in 2019 and offered his thoughts on the latest bombshells in american and canadian politics.
Michael moores controversial but popular film is a highly personal, wryly humorous look at the closing of several general motors plants in flint, michigan. It is a solo performance showing moore on stage speaking to a seated audience. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Trump warned michael moore not to make a film about him in. Roger and me script transcript from the screenplay andor. Michael moore s controversial but popular film has been included in numerous 10best lists for 1989. Project muse michael moore and the rhetoric of documentary. This documentary is written, directed and produced by michael moore and is about the social repercussions of capitalism as well as corporate and government issues that conflict with the basic needs of people and their families. In michael moore in trumpland, moore talks about the 2016 presidential election campaigns. We want to get cameras rolling now and have it ready in two, three years.
The deep chasm between the haves and havenots opens wide in 1989s roger and me, michael moore s hilariously scathing documentary. It remains the definitive documentary study of postindustrial america, a both chilling and heartwarming portrait of what happens when the economic. Flint was birthplace and former home to general motors before roger smith, ceo of gm, decided to save money by closing down the factories in flint and opening new factories in mexico, where labor was cheaper. How to make a michael moore movie culture the guardian. The modes moore employs roger and me is the story of michael moores quest to right the wrong done to flint, michigan by roger smith, ceo of general motors. Filmmaker michael moore says it was crushing to see.
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