SummarySummary

1. Early Life.

2. Films, documentaries and awars.

3. Controversy and criticism.

4. Writings and political views.

Michael Francis MooreMichael Francis Moore

•Born in April 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan.

•Grew up in Davison.

•Mother : secretary.

•Father and grandfather: auto workers

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Michael Francis MooreMichael Francis Moore• Studied in Davison High School.

• Graduating in 1972 .

• At 18, elected on the Davison school board.

• spokesman of the students .

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Michael Francis MooreMichael Francis Moore

• He is an Eagle Scout, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America.

• Studied in the University of Michigan-Flint .

• At 22, Founded the The Flint Voice magazine (now : The Michigan Voice ).

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Michael Francis MooreMichael Francis Moore

• In 1986, Moore became the editor of Mother Jones.

• In 2003 an article was published in Star-Ledger and talk about him.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

His famous films and awardsHis famous films and awards

• Roger & Me(1989):What’s happened to flint Michigan?

• Canadian Bacon(1985): -Saritical film -Why presidents decided to go to war?

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

His famous films and awardsHis famous films and awards

• The big one(1997).

• Bowling for colombine(2002): -Violence in the United states. -Anniversay prize at the Cannes films. - France’s Cesard Award.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

His famous films and awardsHis famous films and awards

• Fahrenheit 9/11: -America aftermath of the september 11,2001. -The first documentary film to win the palme

d’or. -What about a sequel to Fahrenheit in 2007 or

2008?• Sicko(filming): -American health care system. -Pharmaceutical industries.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Television showsTelevision shows

• Between 1994 and 1995, he directed And host the television series TVNation.

• The Awful Truth:Satirized actions by big corporations and politicians.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Music video and other documentariesMusic video and other documentaries

• Two songs for the « Rage Against the Machine ».• The Battle of Los Angeles.• Sleep now in the fire.• Testify.

+The Yes Men.+I’m going to tell you a secrect.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Michael & MeMichael & MeLarry Elder2005"If there's too many guns in America, why is it that where guns are more available to people and gun laws are less restrictive, violent crime is usually lower?"

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

FahrenHype 9/11FahrenHype 9/11

• 2004 ( 5 October )

• providing information countering the viewpoint in Fahrenheit 9/11.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Michael Moore Hates AmericaMichael Moore Hates America

• 2004.

• Mike Wilson.

• Criticizes the prominent political film director.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

100 People who are screwing up America100 People who are screwing up America

• Bernard Goldberg• 2005• Name and blame a

long list of specific individuals for making the United States

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid white Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid white manman

• David T. Hardy & Jason Clarke

• 2005

• Criticize and discredit Moore and his work

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

And otherAnd other

• Dave Kopel• Ray Bradbury• http://www.shootingmichaelmoore.com• http://www.findoutmoore.com

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Moore’s politic historyMoore’s politic history

• Communist during his studies.• Support Nader in 2000 but urge him not to run in

2004.• He is a little paradoxal.• Registred on the Democratic party in 1992. • Attended the Democratic National Convention in

2004 next to Jimmy Carter.• He was against Gore (and Bush) in 2004

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Declarations and actionsDeclarations and actions

• Criticked Bush declarating publicly he was AWOL.

• Attended the Republican National Convention in 2004.

• Organized the UPRISING SLACKER TOUR.

• Declared that « the French may be our enemy ».

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

Critics about MooreCritics about Moore

• Some people think he just thinks about make fun of Politics.

• Republican rather regards him as a clown than a journalist.

• Accused not to be objective in his productions.

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views

WritingsWritings

• Downsize This! (1996).

• Stupid White Men (2001).

• Dude, Where's My Country?(2003).

Early Life – Films and awars – Controversies –Writings and political views