The 97minute long slacker uprising is a documentary on moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally the young to vote. Slacker uprising isnt the shockwaveinducing film that fahrenheit 911 was, and isnt really as relevant to those residing outside the united states as to those inside. This way, the film can be portable as well as for home viewing. The film was also made available free for online viewing and download on. He is helped in this film by appearances from viggo mortenson, roseanne barr and joan baez. Sep 23, 2008 the verdict on michael moores slacker uprising live. Its not featured prominently in the apple tv top movies you may have to search for it, but its available now for anyone who. Sep 06, 2008 the film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. Sep 06, 2008 the 97minute long slacker uprising is a documentary on moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally the young to vote.
The oscarwinning film maker has taken the unprecedented step of releasing slacker uprising as a free internet download as a means of mobilising voters ahead of novembers presidential election. Sep 09, 2008 usa love it, hate it, but it always interests you and so does its politics. New michael moore fulllength movie slacker uprising. You can now sign up to stream, download, or burn a dvd of slacker uprising. The film, called slacker uprising trailer embedded, documents the. In the about section of the site, moore offered two reasons for this free availability. Michael moore to release film online for free today. With michael moore, eddie vedder, robert ellis orrall, steve earle. Dont get me wrong i found it interesting but i really wish that someone had taken moore in hand and said, this is not about what we did it is about why we did it, what we were asking. And therefore would michael moores new film slacker uprising that traces michael moores 62city tour of the swing states during the 2004 presidential election and records the thrilling and frightening response he received across the country, would have a potential worldwide audience. Olis blog watch michael moores new film slacker uprising for free. Lycos is providing free streaming of the film and an ondemand version. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played at the toronto international film festival in 2007. Sep 23, 2008 in a generous move, michael moore has announced he is offering his latest movie slacker uprising as a free download for his fans in the united states and canada on the film s official site in.
In this 2007 production, slacker uprising, moore joins the campaign trail in order to boost the awareness of the usa populace to the inadequacies and incompetencies of the george w. Sep 19, 2008 watching michael moores new film slacker uprising which documents his 62stop tour through swing states in the weeks leading up to the 2004 election is a strange, awkward experience. The trailer for michael moores slacker uprising also known as captain mike across america. Of course, what those who do download the film are getting is a film festival flameout. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played. Michael goes around speaking to the youth of america and tries to get a large voter turnout. Lawyers representing slacker uprisings international rights holder have sent letters to download sites telling them to remove access to the movie, filesharing news site torrentfreak reported. Michael moore to release his new film online and for free.
Watching michael moores new film slacker uprising which documents his 62stop tour through swing states in the weeks leading up to the 2004 election. Slacker uprising is the new film by michael moore and is available for. Nov 17, 2011 in 2008, oscarwinning filmmaker michael moore decided to thank his many fans by giving them a download of his film slacker uprising for free. Slacker uprising is empty as protest satire goes, and it lends a cudgel to those who think moore does what he does for the sheer sake of ego and power. Michael moore to post slacker uprising free sfgate.
Michael moore, director of fahrenheit 911, has decided to put up for download his latest documentary. Michael moore offers slacker uprising free online scoop news. Watch michael moores new film slacker uprising for free in the uk. This film records the slacker uprising tour that he embarked on, organizing events in sixty cities to see that the truth about the war in iraq and the antics of the bush administration would be heard. Footage from michael moores 60city tour of college campuses and other venues showcases what the filmmaker calls the birth of a new political generation. Michael moore is getting wise to the virtues of freeopen culture. Michael moores new film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. Slacker uprising, easily director michael moores worst film and one which plays like a 90minute highlight reel of his 2004 slacker uprising tour, has been relegated to the sidelines in 2008, released almost as an afterthought. His first film to premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising, aka captain mike across america, documents michael moores attempt to influence the 2004 presidential election. Starting september 23, you can download his new film slacker uprising via. In a generous move, michael moore has announced he is offering his latest movie slacker uprising as a free download for his fans in the united states and canada on the films official site in. The film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters.
The film documents moores 62city tour during the 2004. Hypernia is providing bandwidth and servers to host mpeg4 and divx versions of slacker uprising online, so you can burn a dvd or download the film to watch on your computer, xbox, or ps3. Michael moores slacker uprising is now available for free. Sep 24, 2008 this way, the film can be portable as well as for home viewing. Much of slacker uprising consists of watching moore receive standing ovations or being lauded by his fans or cursed by his foes.
The verdict on michael moores slacker uprising live. View michael moores newest movie slacker uprising, online. Download michael moores new film for free open culture. The oscarwinning filmmaker has taken the unprecedented step of releasing slacker uprising as a free internet download as a means of mobilising voters ahead of. Slacker uprising traces michael moores 62city tour of the swing states during the. This was the first major featurelength film by a noted director to debut for free via the internet.
Slacker uprising 2008 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Usa love it, hate it, but it always interests you and so does its politics. Michael moore has decided to make his new film, slacker uprising, available for free to everyone in the united. Traverse city, mi on september 23 at midnight, michael moores slacker uprising will be released online at it is the first featurelength film by a major director to be released for free over the internet, legally. Moores latest slab of agitprop was released as a free download this morning but only if you live in the us or canada. Uninspired by senator kerry and the democrats, he went on a 62city tour to persuade nonvoters to do their civic duty. Michael moore has announced that his next film, slacker uprising, will be released as a free online download through brave new films. Slacker uprising traces michael moores 62city tour of the swing states during the 2004 presidential election and records the thrilling and frightening response he received across the. Sep 05, 2008 the oscarwinning film maker has taken the unprecedented step of releasing slacker uprising as a free internet download as a means of mobilising voters ahead of novembers presidential election. That reality would suggest that just maybe, politics are all. It will be available for three weeks as a free download to north american residents.
It is one of the first feature length films made by a known director to be. Slacker uprising, his most recent film, will be available as of september 23 for. The first featurelength film by a major director to make its official premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising finds moore giving up any hope for making a profit on the film which. Courtesy of michael moore as a thank you to his fans and to promote voting in the upcoming election on november 4, 2008. Michael moore to release slacker uprising for free online wired. Fox 2009 wendy and lucy 2008 precious 2009 coraline 2009 standard operating procedure. Slacker uprising is a documentary about michael moores tour of colleges in swing states during the 2004 election, with a goal to encourage 18 to 29yearolds to vote, and the response it received. In 2008, oscarwinning filmmaker michael moore decided to thank his many fans by giving them a download of his film slacker uprising for free. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played at the toronto international film festival in 2007 it is one of the first featurelength films made by a known director.
Download michael moores new film slacker uprising for free. Sep 05, 2008 michael moore, director of fahrenheit 911, has decided to put up for download his latest documentary. Slacker uprising is a movie of michael moores tour of colleges in swing states during the 2004 election, with a goal to encourage 1829 year olds to vote, and the response it received. Slacker uprising is a documentary about michael moores tour of colleges in swing states during the 2004 election, with a goal to encourage 18 to 29year olds to vote, and the response it received. Michael goes around speaking to the youth of america and tries to get a large voter. Slacker uprising is a solid film but, as a document of record it doesnt have a core documentary draft to keep the audience engaged and overlooking faults.
Michael moore weighs in to us election with freebie film. Friends, as you may have heard, ive decided to make my new film, slacker uprising, available for free to everyone in the united states and canada. Sep 04, 2008 michael moores new film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. Slacker uprising takes place in the wake of fahrenheit 911, during the runup to the 2004 election, as he traveled for 42 days across america, visiting 62 cities in. Later examples include the films slackers and clerks, the 2007 film slacker uprising describes an attempt to rouse those under 30 to participate in the 2004 u. Sep 25, 2008 of course, what those who do download the film are getting is a film festival flameout. It will be available for three weeks as a free download to north american. So i knew michael moores slacker uprising was going to be available for free download online, but i didnt know it was going to hit the itunes store. The slackers referred to are the youths of america who are uninterested in politics and cant be bothered putting down their playstations and.
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