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POSTED: 7:18 am EDT June 3,
2004
LOS ANGELES -- You can catch the trailer for Michael
Moore's new documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" in theaters Friday.
But curious folks can find it on his Web site now.
"Fahrenheit 9/11" debuts in theaters June 25. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker's new movie criticizes
President George W. Bush's response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist
attacks, including the war in Iraq. It portrays the Iraq war as a conflict that has
unnecessarily endangered the American military and connects the
Bush family with Osama bin Laden's."Fahrenheit 9/11" won the coveted Palme D'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival in France last month, making it the first documentary since 1956 to take the top prize. Four of the nine judges in the festival's jury -- which was led by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and included actress Kathleen Turner -- were American.Moore thanked the partners in the distribution group in a statement -- and, not surprisingly, took a shot at the Bush administration in the process."On behalf of my stellar cast -- GW, Dick, Rummy, Condi and Wolfie -- we thank this incredible coalition of the willing for bringing 'Fahrenheit 9/11' to the people." Before it was ever screened, it attracted controversy when Moore
announced Walt Disney had refused to let its Miramax Films division
distribute the movie. Miramax chiefs Bob and Harvey Weinstein bought the movie
personally and are distributing it through a partnership with Lions
Gate Films and IFC Films.You can view the trailer at MichaelMoore.com.Moore won an Oscar in 2002 for his "Bowling for Columbine," an examination of the American gun culture.He shamed Bush during his acceptance speech, receiving a mixture of cheers and jeers for his remarks.
But curious folks can find it on his Web site now.
"Fahrenheit 9/11" debuts in theaters June 25. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker's new movie criticizes
President George W. Bush's response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist
attacks, including the war in Iraq. It portrays the Iraq war as a conflict that has
unnecessarily endangered the American military and connects the
Bush family with Osama bin Laden's."Fahrenheit 9/11" won the coveted Palme D'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival in France last month, making it the first documentary since 1956 to take the top prize. Four of the nine judges in the festival's jury -- which was led by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and included actress Kathleen Turner -- were American.Moore thanked the partners in the distribution group in a statement -- and, not surprisingly, took a shot at the Bush administration in the process."On behalf of my stellar cast -- GW, Dick, Rummy, Condi and Wolfie -- we thank this incredible coalition of the willing for bringing 'Fahrenheit 9/11' to the people." Before it was ever screened, it attracted controversy when Moore
announced Walt Disney had refused to let its Miramax Films division
distribute the movie. Miramax chiefs Bob and Harvey Weinstein bought the movie
personally and are distributing it through a partnership with Lions
Gate Films and IFC Films.You can view the trailer at MichaelMoore.com.Moore won an Oscar in 2002 for his "Bowling for Columbine," an examination of the American gun culture.He shamed Bush during his acceptance speech, receiving a mixture of cheers and jeers for his remarks.
Previous Stories:
- June 2, 2004: Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Gets June Release Date
- May 28, 2004: Weinsteins Finalize Deal To Buy 'Fahrenheit 9/11'
- May 28, 2004: Moore Says He Has Berg Footage From '9/11' Film Outtakes
- May 22, 2004: 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Takes Top Honor At Cannes
- May 22, 2004: 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Wins Top Cannes Honor
- May 17, 2004: Moore Unveils Controversial 'Fahrenheit 9/11' At Cannes
- May 13, 2004: Miramax Chiefs To Buy Michael Moore's Documentary
- May 6, 2004: Disney Blocks Release Of Moore's 9/11 Documentary
- April 16, 2003: Michael Moore Slams Bush In Texas
- March 28, 2003: Moore Film To Claim Ties Between Bush, Bin Laden Clans
- October 25, 2002: Review: 'Bowling For Columbine' Spares No One In Gunbattle
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