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Release Date:
10 April 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Protecting the earth from the scum of corporate America. morePlot:
On his book tour, Michael Moore exposes more wrongdoing by greedy big businesses and callous politicians around America. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
5 wins moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Michael Moore’s Latest Arrives in October (From TheMovingPicture. 21 May 2009, 9:04 PM, PDT)
"Paper Heart" - See the trailer for the Michael Cera starrer.
(From Movie Jungle. 23 April 2009)
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The Downsize This! Book Tour Film moreCast
(Credited cast)| Michael Moore | ... | Himself | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Elaine Bly | ... | Herself - Random House Media Escort | |
| Dan Burns | ... | Himself - Radio Personality | |
| Chip Carter | ... | Himself - Forbes Campaign | |
| Bill Clinton | ... | Himself - Presidential Candidate (archive footage) | |
| Jim Czarnecki | ... | Himself (as Jim) | |
| Brian Danitz | ... | Himself (as Brian) | |
| Robert Dornan | ... | Himself - Congressman (archive footage) | |
| Joel Feick | ... | Himself - Radio Commentator | |
| Steve Forbes | ... | Himself - Presidential Candidate (archive footage) | |
| Doug France | ... | Himself - Random House Representative | |
| Mary Gielow | ... | Herself - Media Escort in Milwaukee | |
| Bev Jacowski | ... | Herself, Johnson Controls representative | |
| Richard Jewell | ... | Himself - Innocent Guy | |
| Kevin Keane | ... | Himself - Governor Thompson's Press Secretary | |
| Garrison Keillor | ... | Himself | |
| Andy Crash Kelly | ... | Himself - Radio Personality | |
| Phil Knight | ... | Himself - Nike Chairman | |
| Tia Lessin | ... | Herself (as Tia) | |
| Mike McCurry | ... | Himself - White House Spokesman (archive footage) | |
| Diane Mitchell | ... | Herself, Chicago Media | |
| Rick Nielsen | ... | Himself - Entertainer | |
| Keith Peters | ... | Himself - Nike Public Relations Director | |
| Loretta Sanchez | ... | Herself - Congresswoman Elect (archive footage) | |
| Chris Smith | ... | Himself (as Chris) | |
| Jerry Springer | ... | Himself (archive footage) | |
| Studs Terkel | ... | Himself - Author / Radio Host | |
| Armstrong Williams | ... | Himself - Radio Talk Show Host | |
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Rated PG-13 for some strong language.Parents Guide:
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91 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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UK:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (DVD rating) | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Singapore:PG | USA:PG-13 | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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Director Trademark: [Michael Moore] [flint]Moore tries to convince Phil Knight to open a factory in Flint, Michigan. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the scene where the geologist's husband calls her from the L.A. airport to say he's going to try to make it home, a strong aftershock collapses the wall that the pay phone is mounted on - as this occurs you can see cables attached to the wall pulling it over. moreSoundtrack:
Looking at the World Through A Windshield moreFAQ
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The Big One is a well rounded accomplishment for Michael Moore. This film is almost like watching an autobiographical documentary. The movie highlights the notable events surrounding Michael Moore's book tour for Downsize This!. The feel of a rushed and improvised tour schedule sets the pace for scenes of public speeches, crew activity, and corporate inquisition. The film shows that Michael Moore reveals his humanitarian instincts in even the most hectic of environments. The direction of developing plot is specific to each of the cities that Moore goes to on his tour. The story that surrounds Nike, Inc. is absolutely worth watching. Corporate business is analyzed throughout this film and Michael Moore makes it a point to have the audience think about what they are watching. Highly recommended for fans of Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, Sicko and admirers of Michael Moore.