Detroit gets sneak peek into Moore's 'Capitalism'

[marmar]

September 21st, 2009 1:43 am
Detroit gets sneak peek into Moore's 'Capitalism'


Viewers at private screenings say his latest film hit home

By Christine Ferretti / Detroit News


Detroit -- For Anthony King, sitting in on a private screening Sunday of Michael Moore's latest documentary resurrected unpleasant memories -- but it also gave him strength.

The 42-year-old Detroiter was captured earlier this year in one of the opening scenes of Moore's film "Capitalism: A Love Story" as he was losing his nearly lifelong home to foreclosure. That was in March, and King says he's now staying in a rescue mission after being evicted from an apartment.

"It's a nationwide crisis. It's happening to everyone. I'm not alone," said King outside the theater as the first of four screenings wrapped.

"I want my story out."

King was one of about 750 people invited Sunday to the Ren Cen 4 Theatre in the Renaissance Center for a private showing of the film that explores the impact of corporate dominance on the lives of Americans. .........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/mikeinthenews/index.php?id=14418

[soonerliberlmom]

1. do you know if and when

any word on a wider release.  i'd love to see it.

[marmar]

2. On his website it says 1,000 theaters nationwide on Oct. 2

www.michaelmoore.com


And welcome to DU! :hi: