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AKA · 05-13-2003, 11:45 AM

Miramax to Back Michael Moore's Film on Sept. 11

Reuters

LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning documentarian Michael Moore has found backing for a film about the Sept. 11 attacks that criticizes President Bush from Walt Disney Co.'s Miramax Film Corp., a source familiar with the deal said on Monday.

"Fahrenheit 911," which refers to the date of the hijackings and "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury's dystopian tale of book burning, will look at the United States in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001 and alleged links between the families of Bush and Osama bin Laden, the Muslim militant accused of coordinating the hijackings on that date.

Moore used the "Fahrenheit 911" title for a February 2002 e-mail to fans in which he said publisher HarperCollins, which is owned by News Corp. Ltd., hesitated in the aftermath of the hijackings to publish his book, "Stupid White Men," because of its criticism of Bush.

In March, Moore used his acceptance speech for an Academy Award for his previous film, "Bowling for Columbine" as an opportunity to criticize Bush, whom he called a "fictitious president."

Miramax took over after actor Mel Gibson's Icon Productions withdrew backing for the production, the source said.

Miramax will provide a few million dollars in temporary "bridge" funding, which offers the studio less risk and a lower return than longer-term financing, the source said.

MandieR1980 · 05-13-2003, 01:11 PM

Well I'm not going to go see that, he's just trying to make money off of the tragedy and it's sad. What an *******. The only way I'll go see a movie about 911 is if it's tastefully done and the person isn't out just to bash the leader of our country.

Crimson and Clover · 05-13-2003, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Well I'm not going to go see that, he's just trying to make money off of the tragedy and it's sad. What an *******. The only way I'll go see a movie about 911 is if it's tastefully done and the person isn't out just to bash the leader of our country.

he is not just out trying to make money off of it. he is trying to tell the truth about what happened. maybe thats why his book "Stupid White Men" was number one seller for quite some time. because it was the truth about our government and our so called "president"

AKA · 05-13-2003, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Crimson_and_Clover

he is not just out trying to make money off of it. he is trying to tell the truth about what happened. maybe thats why his book "Stupid White Men" was number one seller for quite some time. because it was the truth about our government and our so called "president"

Yep. Some of you seriously need to learn a little more about Michael Moore than just "he's the dude who bashed the president at the Oscars." I swear, if I could, I'd force some of you against your will to watch some of Michael Moore's movies and TV shows. I guarantee your opinions would change after fifteen minutes, regardless of whether you agree with his politics or not.

Crimson and Clover · 05-13-2003, 02:11 PM

i think that everbody should read "Stupid White Men". it will really change the way you think about the government

AKA · 05-13-2003, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Crimson_and_Clover
i think that everbody should read "Stupid White Men". it will really change the way you think about the government

I've got a copy on my bookshelf right now. I've posted an excerpt from the first chapter on this board many times.

I don't think people read it any time I posted it, though.

05-13-2003, 11:45 AM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Miramax to Back Michael Moore's Film on Sept. 11 Miramax to Back Michael Moore's Film on Sept. 11 Reuters LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning documentarian Michael Moore has found backing for a film about the Sept. 11 attacks that criticizes President Bush from Walt Disney Co.'s Miramax Film Corp., a source familiar with the deal said on Monday. "Fahrenheit 911," which refers to the date of the hijackings and "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury's dystopian tale of book burning, will look at the United States in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001 and alleged links between the families of Bush and Osama bin Laden, the Muslim militant accused of coordinating the hijackings on that date. Moore used the "Fahrenheit 911" title for a February 2002 e-mail to fans in which he said publisher HarperCollins, which is owned by News Corp. Ltd., hesitated in the aftermath of the hijackings to publish his book, "Stupid White Men," because of its criticism of Bush. In March, Moore used his acceptance speech for an Academy Award for his previous film, "Bowling for Columbine" as an opportunity to criticize Bush, whom he called a "fictitious president." Miramax took over after actor Mel Gibson's Icon Productions withdrew backing for the production, the source said. Miramax will provide a few million dollars in temporary "bridge" funding, which offers the studio less risk and a lower return than longer-term financing, the source said.

05-13-2003, 01:11 PM	#2
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	well Well I'm not going to go see that, he's just trying to make money off of the tragedy and it's sad. What an *******. The only way I'll go see a movie about 911 is if it's tastefully done and the person isn't out just to bash the leader of our country.
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05-13-2003, 02:11 PM	#5
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	i think that everbody should read "Stupid White Men". it will really change the way you think about the government