Fahrenheit 9/11

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Fahrenheit 9/11

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Released Jun 23, 2004

2h 1m

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Michael Moore's political documentary uses humor and connect-the-dots investigative journalism to question the Bush administration's motives for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The film argues that President George W. Bush and his inner circle used the media to further an agenda that exploited the 9/11 attacks. The close ties of the Saudis to the Bush family, the cynical profiteering of corporations and a political elite beholden to special interests are all cited as elements of a corrupt system.

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Extremely one-sided in its indictment of the Bush administration, but worth watching for the humor and the debates it'll stir.

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

The good stuff -- and there's some extremely good stuff -- keeps getting tainted by Mr. Moore's poison-camera penchant for drawing dark inferences from dubious evidence.

Jan 7, 2019

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

In all, Fahrenheit 9/11 is a great counterpoint to the Fox News brand of propaganda. It's also a crusade in its own way.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 7, 2019

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Kent Jones

Film Comment Magazine

Much more than a scathing indictment of Dubya-era complicity, Michael Moore's exposé lays bare the devastating heartbreak now central to America's wartime reality.

Nov 19, 2013

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics (Substack)

Like its Palme d’Or win, Fahrenheit 9/11 is such a product of its time and the sentiment of the world in 2004, but its legacy is one of success and failure depending on what aspect you’re looking at.

May 15, 2024

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Fahrenheit 9/11 is an admirable film, remarkable in certain parts, done with considerable and heart-felt sincerity.

Feb 15, 2021

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Mattie Lucas

The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)

A documentary tour de force that transcends mere finger-pointing and name-calling for a much higher purpose.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 5, 2019

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Alysha S

The film raises an interesting question. It doesn't help solve the issue as well as documentaries help solve theirs, however, because it's Michael Moore's view/too biased for even a documentary. That said, it's made clear the film is an expression of Moore's views. Still, it's worth raising the question because it offers something disturbing regarding the Bush administration.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Mike P

Another good documentary from Michael Moore...(And it's his second Fahrenheit movie let's not forget!!)...And this is about the disastrous trickle down effects of Trumpism on local politics...And while this is interesting; it's also disappointingly small scale ...I mean I wonder if this wouldn't have been better with more of a focus on national politics...not so much small town Michigan politics...I mean the small towns count; but don't ignore the bigger picture! But anyway..very moderate recommendation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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thiago s

Filme foda, se bem que é um documentário, gostei da forma que foi falado do presidente George w. Bush e da Guerra no Iraque, só que uma coisa pequena me chamou atenção, teve um nome no filme chamado arbusto, só que a tradução desse de arbusto para o inglês é bush nome do presidente dos Estados Unidos na época, só queria deixar esse lembrete, mas de resto o documentário mostra o George bush querendo atacar o Iraque, se o Iraque não queria isso, posso estar errado nessa fala, e o bush poderia atacar o Afeganistão/bin laden mas não atacou, por que tem uma república do Afeganistão dentro dos Estados Unidos, eu posso estar errado denovo, mas eu recomendo muito esse documentário/Filme para assistir vale a pena.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Geke g

In really corrupted like us. It felt so good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Really good example of the movie about the corruption. Wanna see next movie of the director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Bahad j

The movie was a very exciting adventure from start to finish

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Synopsis

Michael Moore's political documentary uses humor and connect-the-dots investigative journalism to question the Bush administration's motives for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The film argues that President George W. Bush and his inner circle used the media to further an agenda that exploited the 9/11 attacks. The close ties of the Saudis to the Bush family, the cynical profiteering of corporations and a political elite beholden to special interests are all cited as elements of a corrupt system.

Director: Michael Moore
Producer: Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Kathleen Glynn
Screenwriter: Michael Moore
Distributor: Fellowship Adventure Group, Lionsgate Films, IFC Films
Production Co: Miramax Films, Dog Eat Dog Films
Rating: R (Some Brief Violent Images|Language|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 25, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $119.1M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Surround

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