Michael Moore Makes Political Statement. “Slacker Uprising” Downloadable Online
By Rebecca Brody
14:38, September 24th 2008
20 votes
Vote this story
Michael Moore Makes Political Statement. “Slacker Uprising” Downloadable Online

Theaters are so last year. On Tuesday, filmmaker Michael Moore made his most recent documentary available for free on the Internet, hoping to encourage young people to take part in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, due to take place in November.

“Slacker Uprising,” a 97-minute film which portrays Michael Moore’s barnstorming country tour just before the 2004 presidential election, was released as a downloadable free product on the Internet instead of hitting big screens.

The creator of the Palme d’Or-winning anti-Iraq war movie hit “Fahrenheit 9/11,” explained in a statement that his actions were “entirely as a gift to my fans.”

Michael Moore is a self-described liberal who has condemned globalization, large corporations, gun possession, the Iraq war, U.S. President George W. Bush and the American health care system in his most popular works.

“The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters at the polls in November,” he said in the statement.

In spite of the fact that “Slacker Uprising” breathes life into the director’s attempts to persuade young people to vote, notwithstanding whose side they are on, Michael Moore said that the documentary was also a “tribute to the young voters who are going to save this country from four more years of Republican rule,” Reuters reported.

Democrat candidate Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee John McCain find themselves in a close competition for the White House in the November 4 election, in keeping with opinion polls.

Moore introduced the online release of his documentary by chatting with his fans for an hour.

“Slacker Uprising” is also available as a discounted DVD for those who cannot download the online version.



© 2007 - 2008 - eFluxMedia
dotclear

Other News in

“24” – Jack Bauer Is More Powerful than Ever

“24” – Jack Bauer Is More Powerful than Ever

All “24” fans out there must be thrilled. They don’t have to wait until January 11 in order to welcome Jack Bauer after 18 months of suspension, as just a couple of months before the seventh season...

“Twilight” on its Way to Record Early Box Office

“Twilight” on its Way to Record Early Box Office

The vampire movie “Twilight,” which opened Friday in United States theaters, registered revenue amounting to $7 million from Thursday midnight screenings, having also been reported that the...

“Twilight” The Movie: A Plea For Abstinence?

“Twilight” The Movie: A Plea For Abstinence?

Friday, November 21, the movie “Twilight” opened in United States theaters, driving teenage girls, whom the production targets as the largest part of its audience, into a whirlwind of sighs and...

Jennifer Garner Finally Safe From Mentally Ill Stalker

Jennifer Garner Finally Safe From Mentally Ill Stalker

Actress Jennifer Garner obtained a restraining order against a very unusual fan, who obsessively tried to contact her for years, eventually becoming a big enough of a threat to the star and her...

“24” Is Back… At Least for a Couple of Hours

“24” Is Back… At Least for a Couple of Hours

Approximately 18 months after “24” left the air and just a couple of months before the show sees its seventh season debut, Kiefer Sutherland is back as Jack Bauer in “24: Redemption,” a television...

dotclear
Latest videos in Movies
Davis in No Doubt: Streep Is...
Review: Scott, Rudd Star in a...
Prepare to Slum It With...
Sneak Peek of Cruise's...
'High School Musical' Is Head...

dotclear
Movies You are here: Movies
» Movie Reviews   » Movies   » Music   » People   
E-mail To A Friend Print RSS Text size: Decrease font size Increase font size
dotclear
dotclear
dotclear
Most Popular in Movies
“24” – Jack Bauer Is More Powerful than Ever“24” – Jack Bauer Is More Powerful than Ever

» read full story
dotclear

Interested In This Topic?

News Alert will keep you informed. Find out more.
dotclear
Photos Gallery
dotclear
Today's Latest News
Autumn Babies More Likely To Develop AsthmaAutumn Babies More Likely To Develop Asthma

» read full story
dotclear