Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)

Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11; and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Director:

Michael Moore

Writer:

Michael Moore

Stars:

Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck

29 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Affleck	...	Himself (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder	...	Himself (archive footage)
George W. Bush	...	Himself (archive footage)
James Baker III	...	Himself (archive footage)
Richard Gephardt	...	Himself (archive footage)
Tom Daschle	...	Himself (archive footage)
Jeffrey Toobin	...	Himself (archive footage)
Al Gore	...	Himself (archive footage)
Condoleezza Rice	...	Herself (archive footage)
Donald Rumsfeld	...	Himself (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein	...	Himself (archive footage)
George Bush	...	Himself (archive footage)
Ricky Martin	...	Himself (archive footage)
Byron Dorgan	...	Himself (archive footage)
Osama bin Laden	...	Himself (archive footage)

Storyline

Following up on 'Bowling for Columbine', film-maker Michael Moore provides deep and though-provoking insights on the American security system, the level of paranoia, fear, uncertainty, false values and patriotism, which all combined together to set a stage for George W. Bush to launch a war on Iraq instead of focusing on getting the real culprit(s) behind the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This documentary also focuses on how some Saudis were safely and secretly flown out of America while planes were ostensibly grounded after the attacks. Archived film footage, candid interviews with politicians, and an overall waste of public funds for a war that was initiated on false pretension to wit: a weapon of mass distraction - to take the focus away from the real enemy and get Americans glued to their TV sets to watch innocent Iraqis and Afghans getting killed. And a war that would eventually alienate the U.S.A. and it's citizens from almost every country on Earth.

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Plot Keywords:

war on terrorism | september 11 2001 | usa | imperialism | american abroad | 

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Taglines:

This summer Michael Moore turns up the heat.

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Genres:

Documentary | Drama | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violent and disturbing images, and for language

Details

Official Sites:

Michael Moore Official Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

25 June 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fahrenheit 911

Filming Locations:

Baghdad, Iraq

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,920,637, 27 June 2004, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$119,194,771, 28 October 2004

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$222,446,320, 23 January 2005

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fellowship Adventure Group,Dog Eat Dog Films,Miramax

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Moore was still fighting with the MPAA over their verdict of giving the film an "R" rating during time it was being played in limited release. Because of the MPAA's indecision, the film was initially released as "Not Rated" until the surprise box office success and inevitable wide release. Moore lost his bid for "PG-13" and the film carried an "R" rating from then onward

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: Was it all just a dream?
Al Gore: God bless you, Florida! Thank you!
Narrator: Did the last four years not really happen? Look, there's Ben Affleck. He's often in my dreams. And the Taxi Driver guy. He was there too. And little Stevie Wonder, he seemed so happy... like, like a miracle had taken place. Was it a dream? Or was it real?

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Crazy Credits

All credited actors, including Michael Moore, are identified by the narrator or a graphic.

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Connections

References Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

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Soundtracks

Santa Claus is Coming to Town
(1934)
Written by J. Fred Coots (as Fred Coots) and Haven Gillespie
Performed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

A MUST SEE movie!

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a very powerful and emotionally moving film. My partner and I went with four friends on opening weekend, ages 19 to 56, and we all had tearful moments in between the many laughs and guffaws. One of our friends, who has never voted in the 6 years since he turned 18, has now been moved to become more involved in the political process. This film is not just about "Bush is Bad" but really looks at how the tendrils of big business can, and do, shape the direction our government takes, and where the current administration has gone off track. Be prepared for a few grisly war scenes, but remember, it's nothing compared to what our men and women there have to deal with. Whether you like Micheal Moore or not, you should give this film the opportunity to move you!