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Michael Moore

Making news in front of and behind the camera

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Michael Moore

Michael Moore

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Michael Moore is as famous for his antics in front of the camera as for his directorial efforts in espousing liberal causes--ranging from gun control in Bowling for Columbine to health care reform in Sicko, from corporate greed in Roger & Me to America's handling of terrorism in Fahrenheit 9/11.

Moore appears as the main protagonist in his films, tracking down heads of corporations, civic leaders and victims of the system to see what answers they will provide to his no nonsense probing questions. He always stirs controversy.

Some moviegoers love what he does, others despise him. Few are indifferent.

Moore's personal celebrity has enabled him to leverage his documentary filmmaking career into a huge propaganda platform. Whether you agree with his liberal politics and policies or not, it's always interesting and entertaining to take a peek at his Web site for updates on his latest adventures.

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