October 12, 200422 yr As many of you know, the documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 is already out on DVD. However, rumors have been circulating that Michael Moore is working on a deal to air a 3hr special on Pay Per View. P.S. Fahrenheit 9/11 cost 18.99 at most stores. Fahrenheit 9/11 to screen on TV on election eve Staff and agencies Friday October 8, 2004 The Michael Moore bandwagon rolled on yesterday as it emerged the filmmaker is in talks to screen Fahrenheit 9/11 on US pay-per-view television one night before the US presidential election. According to reports, Moore is preparing a three-hour special for pay-per-view operator In Demand that features the bestselling documentary sandwiched between fresh interviews with politically-motivated celebrities. The incendiary picture grossed more than $119m at the US box office - making it by far the biggest documentary of all time - and is believed to have sold more than two million videos and DVDs on its first day of home entertainment release earlier this week. While a spokesperson for Moore said no deal had been signed, television sources said In Demand would broadcast the event on the night of November 1 for the princely sum of $9.95. Moore has publicly stated his desire to see Fahrenheit 9/11 on free television on the eve of elections, but In Demand would have to abide by certain terms to keep the peace with Columbia TriStar, which owns the video rights. The operator would not market the programme until October 24 and would call its transmission the Michael Moore Pre-Election Special so as not to interfere with potential video sales. The full story: Guardian Unlimited
October 12, 200422 yr I'm for it for one reason: We don't see the war footage as shown in Fahrenheit 9/11. It's totally true that the media won't let us see that side of the war. And that's the side that needs to be seen.
October 12, 200422 yr Author Yup. The people need to see this footage for them to better understand. But Im sure Mr.Bush and right wing corporations will do everything in their power to stop Moore from displaying the special.
October 12, 200422 yr If they just played the Iraq war footage and the mother who's daughter is in Iraq stuff, I think the message would be sent. I'm not really for the whole film being played, as some of it's open to argument. But, it's the point of the film, so... To each their own.
October 12, 200422 yr So much for Michael Moore saying he doesn't want to influence the elections . 590125[/snapback] Huh. I don't remember him saying that. Especially since it conflicts with him wanting his movie out BEFORE elections. But, you could be right, he might have said that. Only, I don't remember reading anything of the type.
October 12, 200422 yr Author So much for Michael Moore saying he doesn't want to influence the elections . 590125[/snapback] Don't recall him saying that :blink:
October 13, 200422 yr The media doesnt show the successful side of military campaigns either. In fact all they say is how many civilians were killed and so forth. Truth is the positive effects of any war are not portrayed in the media either, and as for the mother in F911, you can many mothers of US soldiers who are proud of the contributions their fallen sons and daughters gave to the country while serving in Iraq. No one is showing THAT side of the story
October 13, 200422 yr Yep, I'm sure lots of non-liberals will pay to see this hours before the election and decide to vote for Kerry all of a sudden.
October 13, 200422 yr Yep, I'm sure lots of non-liberals will pay to see this hours before the election and decide to vote for Kerry all of a sudden. 591036[/snapback] That's exactly what I was thinking :lol
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