Despite having supported Ralph Nader in 2000, Moore urged Nader not to run in the 2004 election so as not to split the left vote. (Moore joined Bill Maher on the latter's television show in kneeling before Nader to plead with him to stay out of the race.) In June 2004, Moore claimed he is not a member of the Democratic party. Although Moore endorsed General Wesley Clark for the Democratic nomination on January 14, Clark withdrew from the primary race on February 11. Moore drew attention when charging publicly that Bush was AWOL during his service in the National Guard (see George W. Bush military service controversy).
With the 2004 election over, Moore continues to collect information on the war in Iraq and the Bush administration in addition to his film projects. On several occasions during 2007, he called for Al Gore to run for President.
On April 21, 2008, Moore endorsed Barack Obama for President, claiming that Clinton's recent actions had been "disgusting."[41]
Controversy
Moore has been at the center of several controversies, most of which are focused on his films' contents.
Published work
Bibliography
- Moore, Michael (1996). Downsize This! Random Threats from an Unarmed American. New York: HarperPerennial. ISBN 0060977337.
- Moore, Michael; Glynn, Kathleen (1998). Adventures In A TV Nation. New York: HarperPerennial. ISBN 0060988096.
- Moore, Michael (2002). Stupid White Men ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!. New York: Regan Books. ISBN 0060392452.
- Moore, Michael (2003). Dude, Where's My Country?. New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0446532231.
- Moore, Michael (2004). Will They Ever Trust Us Again?. New York: Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0743271521.
- Moore, Michael (2004). The Official Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader. New York: Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0743272927.
- Moore, Michael (2008). Mike's Election Guide 2008. New York: Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 0446546275.
Filmography
- Roger & Me (1989)
- Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) (TV)
- Canadian Bacon (1995)
- The Big One (1997)
- And Justice for All (1998) (TV)
- Lucky Numbers (2000) (as actor)
- Bowling for Columbine (2002)
- Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) "Palme d'Or" in Cannes
- Sicko (2007)
- Captain Mike Across America (2007)
- Slacker Uprising (2008)
Television
- TV Nation (1994)
- The Awful Truth (1999)
- Michael Moore Live (1999)
References
- ^ a b New York Times profile
- ^ Michael Moore - MSN Encarta
- ^ Allmovie (2007). "Michael Moore filmography". Allmovie. Retrieved on 2007-07-19.
- ^ "Documentary Movies". Box Office Mojo (2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- ^ "Michael Moore releases Slacker Uprising for free on Net". www.meeja.com.au (2008-09-24). Retrieved on 2008-09-24.
- ^ Michael Moore (2006-11-14). "A Liberal's Pledge to Disheartened Conservatives". Michael Moore.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ Joel Stein. "Michael Moore: The Angry Filmmaker", Time. Retrieved on 19 July 2007.
- ^ Rick Coates (2008). "Northern Michigan's film industry from Michael Moore's perspective". Northern Express. Retrieved on 2008-07-21.
- ^ "Michael Moore Biography (1954-)". Film Reference. Retrieved on 2007-07-19.
- ^ Ron Sheldon (23 September 1995). "Exclusive Interview with Michael Moore of TV Nation", People's Weekly World. Retrieved on 19 July 2007.
- ^ Richard Knight, Jr. (2007-06-27). "To Your Health: A Talk with Sicko's Michael Moore", Windy City Media Group. Retrieved on 27 June 2007.
- ^ Primeau, François. American Dissident, Lulu Press, 2007.
- ^ Gary Strauss (June 20, 2004). "The truth about Michael Moore". USA Today. Retrieved on 2006–07–09.
- ^ MichaelMoore.com: The Day I Was To be Tarred and Feathered
- ^ Ron Sheldon (September 23, 1995). "Exclusive Interview with Michael Moore of TV Nation". People's Weekly World.
- ^ Emily Schultz, Michael Moore: A Biography, Ecw Press, 2005. Pg 47-54.
- ^ Cockburn, Alexander. "Beat The Devil: Michael meets Mr. Jones", Nation, September 13 1986
- ^ Paul Mulshine. "A Stupid White Man and a Smart One". Newark Star Ledger, March 3, 2003
- ^ Matt Labash. "Michael Moore, One-Trick Phony". The Weekly Standard. June 8, 1998
- ^ Delegates relish McCain jab at filmmaker Moore CNN.com. 31 August 2006.
- ^ This Divided State official website. Accessed 9 July 2006.
- ^ IMDb, Kathleen Glynn
- ^ Rahner, Mark (2007-06-26). ""Sicko," new Michael Moore film, takes on the health-care system", The Seattle Times. Retrieved on 30 June 2007.
- ^ Elliott, David (2007-06-29). "Moral outrage, humor make up Michael Moore's one-two punch", SignOnSanDiego. Retrieved on 30 June 2007.
- ^ The Philadelphia Inquirer: Inqlings | Michael Moore takes on Glaxo. Michael Klein, 30 September 2005. Archive accessed 9 July 2006.
- ^ Common Dreams News Center: Drug Firms are on the Defense as Filmmaker Michael Moore Plans to Dissect Their Industry. Original Article - Elaine Dutka, L.A. Times, December 22, 2004. Archive accessed August 09, 2006
- ^ Chicago Tribune: Michael Moore turns camera onto health care industry. Bruce Japsen, 3 October 2004. Archive accessed 9 July 2006.
- ^ CBC Sicko to have unofficial premiere at Democratic fundraiser May 26, 2007. URL accessed October 14, 2007.
- ^ "Documentary Movies". Genres. Box Office Mojo (2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Shortlist for docu Oscar unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter (2007-11-20). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Captain Mike at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ "Toronto International Film Festival". Retrieved on 2007–09–07.
- ^ Captain Mike Across America (2007)
- ^ Green Left Weekly: Rage against Wall Street. Michael Moore, via MichaelMoore.com, date unspecified. URL accessed 9 July 2006.
- ^ "The Drugging of Our Children". at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Blood in the Face at the Internet Movie Database Moore details his involvement in the audio commentary on the Roger & Me DVD.
- ^ "Who's Who". The Corporation Film.
- ^ "'I am the balance', says Moore". Minneapolis Star Tribune. South Florida Sun-Sentinel (4 July 2007). Retrieved on 2007–07–06. "Moore rejects the label "political activist"; as a citizen of a democracy, Moore insists, such a description is redundant."
- ^ Flesher, John (16 June 2007). "Hollywood meets Bellaire as Moore gives sneak peek of "Sicko"". Associated Press. MichaelMoore.com. Retrieved on 2007–07–06. "But the filmmaker, known for his fiery left-wing populism and polemical films such as "Fahrenheit 9/11" and Oscar-winning "Bowling for Columbine," told the audience "Sicko" would appeal across the political spectrum."
- ^ Opinion Journal from the Wall Street Journal: Unmoored from Reality. John Fund's Political Diary, 21 March 2003. URL accessed 29 August 2006.
- ^ My Vote's for Obama (if I could vote) ...by Michael Moore April 21, 2008
External links
- Michael Moore Official website
- Michael Moore at the Internet Movie Database
- Michael Moore on YouTube
- Works by or about Michael Moore in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
- A 2007 NOW on PBS interview with Michael Moore What makes him tick, and why our health care system ticks him off
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| NAME | Moore, Michael Francis |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Moore, Michael |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American film director, author, and social commentator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 23, 1954 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Davison, Michigan |
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