This Divided State (2005)
Alex Caldiero, George W. Bush, Jim Bassi
In September 2004, the student body representatives of Utah Valley State College invited controversial filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus two weeks before the Presidential election. An unanticipated uproar from the students and community ensued. Moore protestors claimed university funds shou... (read more) In September 2004, the student body representatives of Utah Valley State College invited controversial filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus two weeks before the Presidential election. An unanticipated uproar from the students and community ensued. Moore protestors claimed university funds should not pay for Moore's visit, while those in support of Moore fought to defend free speech. A community once considered politically passive was stirred to action, and the conflict played out in the media and several public forums.
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Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed by:
Steven Greenstreet
Release Date: Jul 22, 2005
DVD Release Date: Sep 27, 2005
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Interesting look at how a narrow minded community in Utah (what a surprise) tried to prevent Michael Moore from speaking at a university. Obviously this flies against the principle of free speech, but that never stopped the zealots out there. It real... (read more) Interesting look at how a narrow minded community in Utah (what a surprise) tried to prevent Michael Moore from speaking at a university. Obviously this flies against the principle of free speech, but that never stopped the zealots out there. It really is quite simple, go listen if you want and don't go if you don't want to. I guess them exercising their right to protest is a form of free speech and expression. It is amazing that alot of the protesters there hadn't actually seen any of MM's movies or read his books. It kinda makes it hard to take them seriously.
Its a good documentary. It comes across as being pretty fair and does seem to develop the pros and cons that seem to follow Michael Moore around. I do however find alot of the closed mind, republican views pretty scary. Thank god the democrats one 4 ... (read more) Its a good documentary. It comes across as being pretty fair and does seem to develop the pros and cons that seem to follow Michael Moore around. I do however find alot of the closed mind, republican views pretty scary. Thank god the democrats one 4 years later.
How refreshing it is to see a documentary that tries to show you both sides of the coin. The con and pro Moore sides get to express their reasons for taking the positions they do and the doc lets the audience make up its mind as to what the right cho... (read more) How refreshing it is to see a documentary that tries to show you both sides of the coin. The con and pro Moore sides get to express their reasons for taking the positions they do and the doc lets the audience make up its mind as to what the right choices are and why.
An interesting documentary abouth free speech and democracy, not about Michael Moore and Sean Hannity even though they are on the cover.
It made my head hurt, really bad. It pretty much had every bad aspect a documentary could have.
really good insight into why we have freedom of speech, and shows some really funny ignorant (COUGH republican/mormon/prep school kids) trying to be political. "Micheal Moore is a terrorist"......... ROFL
Shows how political fanatics on either side of the spectrum can be dangerous. Also shows that Michael Moore and Sean Hannity are the same people on the opposite sides of the spectrum
What a fantastic film. It shows just how intolerant the fanatical Right can be. Check it out and see how divisive politics can be.
I felt rage watching this. You don't have to like Michael Moore, but this will show you how shallow and sheep-like conservatives/right-wings are. This is not a Rep vs Dem argument. This is a liberal vs conservative one.
I may be a little prejudice since I appear in this film for about 2 1/2 seconds, but I still feel that it's an excellent film.
It seems to start out akwardly, but the film builds slowly until at the end you know you've just seen a great story -- a... (read more) I may be a little prejudice since I appear in this film for about 2 1/2 seconds, but I still feel that it's an excellent film.
It seems to start out akwardly, but the film builds slowly until at the end you know you've just seen a great story -- and it's all true . . .
Let's not speak about America anymore but about America(s). Who the f%^k would put conservatism before democracy? This next comment is directed to the American right - the Dec of Indep and Bill of Rights could be one of the crowning societal achievem... (read more) Let's not speak about America anymore but about America(s). Who the f%^k would put conservatism before democracy? This next comment is directed to the American right - the Dec of Indep and Bill of Rights could be one of the crowning societal achievements of human civilisation. Don't f%^k it up dudes!
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