Tag: Capitalism: A Love Story
Occupy Wall St. Protests and Michael Moore’s New Documentary
No matter if you refer to Michael Moore‘s films as a ‘fiction/documentary dichotomy’ or going so far say his subjects ‘are being presented in a false light’ or you support his projects or just look forward to watching the documentary even if you don’t like Moore, the truth is, in 2005 Time magazine named Moore one of the world’s 100 most influential people. At least, he is one of the most controversial American filmmakers today and Capitalism: A Love Story without question destined to be his most controversial film yet.
Moore’s latest film follows the powerful forces behind the terrible predicament in which numerous Americans are finding themselves losing their jobs, homes and savings to pay the bill. At the end of the 2009s documentary he says he was not going to make another film until someone else — a group, a movement, an individual, anyone — stepped up with their own dissonant voice.
New Poster and Two Clips for “Capitalism: A Love Story”
Overture Films has premiered new movie poster and two clips for “Capitalism: A Love Story.”
Plot Summary: “Capitalism: A Love Story” will explore the root causes of the global economic meltdown and take a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this country” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
Venice Film Festival: “Capitalism: A Love Story”
Michael Moore made an appearance at the Venice Film Festival to promote his new documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story.” Moore’s says his film is dedicated to “good people … who’ve had their lives ruined” by the quest for profit.
“I am personally affected by good people who struggle, who work hard and who’ve had their lives ruined by decisions that are made by people who do not have their best interest at heart, but who have the best interest of the bottom line, of the company, at heart,”
“Capitalism: A Love Story” will explore the root causes of the global economic meltdown and take a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this country” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
The movie won was warmly received at a press showing Saturday evening and won positive reviews. Variety called it one of Moore’s “best pics.”
Moore admits that many of the companies that financed this film will probably be unhappy with the final product.
“Why would these companies give money to me, a guy who is diametrically opposed to everything they stand for? One of the beautiful flaws of capitalism is they will use the rope you give them to hang themselves, if you can make a buck.”
He adds, “I think this will be the last time they will give me that money.”
Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story Poster
Overture Films has unveiled the poster for “Capitalism: A Love Story,” the last documentary film by Michael Moore.
Synopsis: Capitalism: A Love Story” will explore the root causes of the global economic meltdown and take a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this country” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
On this, the 20-year anniversary of his masterpiece “Roger & Me,” Moore returns to the issue that began his career: the disastrous impact that corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world. But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene far wider than Flint, Michigan.
“Capitalism: A Love Story” Trailer
Today we have the first full-length trailer for Michael Moore‘s new documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story.” Check it out below.
Moore returns to the issue that began his career: the disastrous impact that corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world. But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene far wider than Flint, Michigan.
On why he chose to make a “love story,” Moore stated that it was time for him to make a “relationship movie.”
Michael Moore’s New Movie: “Capitalism: A Love Story”
“Capitalism: A Love Story” is the newly unveiled title of Oscar-winner Michael Moore‘s latest documentary feature.
Moore will return to the issue that began his career: the disastrous impact that corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world.
