Michael Moore: 'Americans now think more like me'

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/sep/06/michael-moore-venice-film-festival


Michael Moore: 'Americans now think more like me'


Michael Moore at the Venice film festival Link to this video

If anyone assumed that the election of Barack Obama precluded the need for Michael Moore, they clearly forgot to tell the man himself. The Oscar-winning American director rolled into the Venice film festival like a conquering hero with his latest work, Capitalism: A Love Story – a film that spotlights the causes behind last year's government bailout of the US banking system.

Moore admitted that he felt vindicated that George Bush had finally gone. "The American people are now thinking more like me," he said.

However, he insisted that there remained more work to do before his vision of America can be realised. "The people can revolt in good ways, in non-violent ways, for what they believe is right," he said. "That revolt has already begun. But one man – Barack Obama – cannot make that happen. Obama will rise or fall based on what we all do to support him because democracy is a participatory sport."

While Moore's film confines itself to the US financial crisis, the director claims it is relevant to audiences around the world. "In Europe you are experiencing the consequences of an economic collapse that began on Wall Street," he said. "And in Italy you have this crazy leader." He added: "Actually, I'm not sure I should say that seeing as I am a guest here."

[tridim]

1. He's more popular than Jesus.

[Deja Q]

2. My sentiments exactly.

[Faygo Kid]

3. Staunch admirer of Michael Moore here.

For some reason he is dissed here on DU regularly, but he has been a strong and consistent progressive voice for many years, and does wonderful community things in Michigan, as well. I stand with Michael Moore.

[Arkana]

4. I like Michael Moore--he's kinda like the Borat of political commentary

[girl gone mad]

5. I like Mike.

And I love that the DLCers here get their panties in a knot over everything he says and does.

[quantass]

6. Loved SiCKO -- Very well made! Cant wait to see this new one. nt