Review:

Film: "Fahreinheit 9/11" by Michael Moore (USA 2004)

Review 26th July 2004 by John Frame for Queer Radio on community radio 4ZZZ fm102.1 Brisbane, Australia.

 

Fahreinheit 9/11 releases in cinemas across Australia on 29th July 2004.

 

Official site: www.fahrenheit911.com/

Michael Moore: www.michaelmoore.com  

Summary: street level honesty

The Rupert Murdoch dominated Australian print media has been trying desperately to write this film off as a pack of lies and distortions. After seeing the preview session tonight I know what they're scared of – and that’s too many working class people knowing the truth that most wars are run for political expediency and profit, and the working class are the most likely cannon fodder.

Fahrenheit 9/11 shows the true human impact of the War On Iraq by the Coalition Of The Willing - and
Australia is up to its ankles in George W. Bush's nether regions as part of that Coalition. We share the blame and shame - and can only hope our defacto-Republican government gets the boot, along with Bush's administration.

I appreciate that Michael Moore is revealing the failings of a grossly malignant administration - and he's not just bagging the Republican Party. He highlights the failure of Democrats to take timely or appropriate action - especially when even one Democratic Senator with guts or integrity could have made all the difference.

The relief provided by appropriate music and necessary humour are what make Fahrenheit 9/11 an entertaining, compelling and thoroughly effective documentary which deserves every Award available. 10 out of 10.