April 24, 2004

Moore's 'Farenheit 911'

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This from Michael Moore's website:

"I just got word that my new film, 'Fahrenheit 911,' has been selected by the Cannes Film Festival to premiere there in competition next month!

This is only the second time in the last 48 years that a documentary has been chosen to be in the main competition (the first being "Bowling for Columbine" in 2002). The non-fiction film revolution rolls on!"

That is very impressive, and certainly deserving of a 'congratulations.' So, Congratulations!
I, however, am equally impressed that Moore wil have the film done by next month's competition. The last time I heard him talk about the film, he sounded as if it were going to be tight to meet the summer U.S. release date. Also, I think it would be difficult to finish a documentary about the after effects of 911 when there is a constant stream of new information coming out all the time. Regardless of how or when it is done, I have very high expectations for this film. I was only moderately happy with Moore's last book, but his strength does seem to be in film. So, I am optimistic.

Posted by Paul Hina at April 24, 2004 11:13 AM