- Actors: Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck, Stevie Wonder, James Baker III
- Directors: Michael Moore
- Writers: Michael Moore
- Producers: Agnès Mentre, Anne Moore, Bob Weinstein, Carl Deal, Harvey Weinstein
- Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Sony Pictures
- Release Date: Oct 5 2004
- Run Time: 122 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005JNEI
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To anyone who truly understands what it means to be an American, Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 should be seen as a triumph of patriotic freedom. Rarely has the First Amendment been exercised with such fervor and forthrightness of purpose: After subjecting himself to charges of factual errors in his gun-lobby exposé Bowling for Columbine, Moore armed himself with a platoon of reputable fact-checkers, an abundance of indisputable film and video footage, and his own ironically comedic sense of righteous indignation, with the singular intention of toppling the war-ravaged administration of President George W. Bush. It's the Bush presidency that Moore, with his provocative array of facts and figures, blames for corporate corruption, senseless death, unnecessary war, and political favoritism toward Osama Bin Laden's family and Saudi oil partners following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Moore's incendiary film earned Palme d'Or honors at Cannes and a predictable legion of detractors, but do yourself a favor: Ignore those who condemn the film without seeing it, and let the facts speak for themselves. By honoring American soldiers and the victims of 9/11 while condemning Bush's rationale for war in Iraq, Fahrenheit 9/11 may actually succeed in turning the tides of history. --Jeff Shannon
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
~*~ Every American should watch this video~*~
Oct 20 2004
Format:VHS Tape
I just watched this video, and I am floored!! I have been a fan of Michael Moore's for awhile now, and was anxious to get my hands on a copy of this movie. This is one of his best! (If you haven't seen Bowling for Columbine...then you should definately see that one too!)
Michael Moore researches, and shows the world what many have been afraid to. He asks the big questions, and to date there has been no reaction from the White house. To me that says that there is truth in what he is saying. Michael Moore is very brave, and I believe he is doing great things for America. He gives a voice to those who have not had one for a long time.
Even if you hate his style....WATCH IT BEFORE YOU CRITICIZE!!
Michael Moore researches, and shows the world what many have been afraid to. He asks the big questions, and to date there has been no reaction from the White house. To me that says that there is truth in what he is saying. Michael Moore is very brave, and I believe he is doing great things for America. He gives a voice to those who have not had one for a long time.
Even if you hate his style....WATCH IT BEFORE YOU CRITICIZE!!
Instead of having blind faith, and trust that your government will do right by you...this film shows you that you should ask questions, know what is going on behind the scenes, and have an informend opinion...and an informed vote.
This is a film that needs to be seen. I loved it...And I am proud of you Michael Moore for having the courage to show the other side!
I urge every American to watch this eye opening...outstanding film.
PS- if you have a DVD player...get the DVD...it has many extra scenes that were not included in the original film, but are very interresting. This video is worth every penny.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great, but...
Jan 14 2005
Format:DVD
All around good movie, and worth the money to watch it. However, keep in mind that this documentary does not show the entire picture. Many different techniques are used to make politicians look incompetant and foolish. I think that some things were taken out of context as well.
Still, I really enjoyed this documentary. It contained a lot of information, and a few things that took me by surprise. Definitley worth watching.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Propoganda, but a Middling Film
Dec 5 2004
Format:DVD
Before starting my review, I should probably say that for the most part, I agree with Michael Moore's politics. I dislike president Bush and his regime, and think they have been very destructive in their first term (here's hoping the second term isn't so bad). That being said, Moore's controversial "Fahrenheit 9/11" is a disappointingly mixed bag. Unlike "Roger and Me" or "Bowling for Columbine," it's straight propoganda. Moore hits the audience over the head with his message, giving this reviewer a severe headache by the film's close. While Moore doesn't appear on camera as much as his previous films, his narration is near-constant - his narration combined with the endless news footage and documents gives this an irritating "slide show" or "court case" feeling. While Moore's previous films had interesting human stories, "Fahrenheit 9/11" gives us only the plight of Flint war mother Lila Lipscomb. Moore attempts some of his trademark pranking, but it's unsatisfactory (particularly in the awkward Patriot Act scene - a prank that peters out before a punchline). After a while, the film just gets dull. That being said, there is still plenty good to say about it - the scene where Lipscomb goes to capitol hill is undeniably moving, and much of the "found footage" (Bush in the classroom reading "My Pet Goat," the unforgettable "Now watch this drive" scene) is great, and many of the individual scenes (the opening, homeland security) are well done.
The DVD has the film in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Since a startling amount of this movie is grainy news footage, there really isn't much the DVD can (or should) do. Suffice to say, the image looks good enough. The real value of the DVD is in the extras. Some of the extras, especially the scene with Condelleza Rice ("I believe it was called 'Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the US'") and the documentary about Arab American comedians. The worst extra is about the release of the film, which is fifteen solid minutes of people saying what a great guy Michael Moore is - dull, dull, dull! Another extra worth checking out is the theatrical trailer, which is surprisingly effective.
The DVD has the film in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Since a startling amount of this movie is grainy news footage, there really isn't much the DVD can (or should) do. Suffice to say, the image looks good enough. The real value of the DVD is in the extras. Some of the extras, especially the scene with Condelleza Rice ("I believe it was called 'Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the US'") and the documentary about Arab American comedians. The worst extra is about the release of the film, which is fifteen solid minutes of people saying what a great guy Michael Moore is - dull, dull, dull! Another extra worth checking out is the theatrical trailer, which is surprisingly effective.
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An Interesting, but Not Un-Biased Movie
It was a good movie overall, although the movie was very biased in terms of Michael Moore's political views. Read more
Published on Aug 19 2006 by Jeff Summers
What was all the fuss about?
A strangely dull and unsurprising effort, given all the publicity. Right from the start I could see this was going to be far too biased and misleading to be taken seriously. Read more
Published on April 11 2005 by rubsley
People get it right
There have been so many people saying good and bad about this movie. People say Moore bases Bush, and is anti American. Read more
Published on Nov 25 2004 by Ryan Gardiner
Nothing I didn't know already... but worth whatever it costs
Anyone and everyone MUST see this movie. This should me mandatory viewing in schooling at ALL levels, at least once every year. Mr. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2004
Please remember, Mr. Moore is a film director!
This is just another Bush bashing film. Lots of prophaganda(sp?), most of it is just sqeud slightly to give for great entertainment values. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2004 by "reviewinfear"
I laughed, I cried, I sobbed in horror . . .
Politics is the only professional sport I follow; however, I really love a good documentary. I am Canadian and I didn't have much respect for Michael Moore after hearing I had been... Read more
Published on Nov 7 2004 by T. Mazerolle
Deserving of its awards and accolades
A review by Agnès Catherine Poirier of the International Federation of Film Critics states that "The film exists; it's here, vital for us, citizens of the world, a real... Read more
Published on Oct 31 2004
Bring tissues
This movie is so sad. I cried almost the whole time. It has very violent scenes, the sad part is they are real people dying. This movies shows us the other side of war. Read more
Published on Oct 28 2004
good stuff on bush, bad everything else
says the truth about bush but it basecally just a bush bash movie...not as good as the first one.
Published on Oct 19 2004 by Deimos
See this film before US election
PLEASE SEE THIS FILM BEFORE THE US ELECTION. I have seen it and it is a very good and well documented documentary. Read more
Published on Oct 18 2004 by "naturefriend2"
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