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Director Moore denies Blair film
BBC ^ | 06/13/04

Posted on 06/13/2004 12:27:22 PM PDT by Pokey78

Controversial film-maker Michael Moore has denied that he intends to follow up his anti-Bush documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 with a film about Tony Blair. In a recent interview with Reuters he said he holds Blair "more responsible for this war in Iraq than I do Bush".

However, a message posted on Moore's website stated that reports of his plans for a film on Blair were false.

"It is not true. Michael made a joke in an interview and, apparently. it was taken seriously," the statement added.

Alleged links

Fahrenheit 9/11, which opens in US cinemas on 25 June, won the prestigious Palme d'Or award at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

The film explores the Iraq war and alleges links between the Bush family and Osama Bin Laden.

It also claims that President Bush manipulated the US into war with Iraq through a combination of fear and misinformation.

Miramax's parent firm Disney refused to distribute the film, which also criticises President Bush's response to the 11 September attacks on the US.

The documentary is being released by Miramax chiefs Bob and Harvey Weinstein, through a deal with two outside companies.

Moore told Reuters he took the decision to ignore Blair's involvement in the war on Iraq while making Fahrenheit 9/11, choosing instead to focus solely on President Bush.

"I struggled with it because, I think, what I decided is that I need to make a separate film about Blair. I need to do something about Blair and Britain."

The film-maker likened the relationship between staunch allies Blair and Bush, to that of an older sibling to his younger brother.

Meanwhile, Moore is preparing for the onslaught of public criticism that could greet Fahrenheit 9/11 when it is released in the US later this month.

Political advisers

He has hired Chris Lehane and Mark Fabiani, two former political advisers to Bill Clinton and Al Gore, to respond to claims that Moore doctored the facts.

"You come at me with anything, we come back with the truth," said Moore.

Moore, who makes no secret of his anti-Bush stance, has said he hopes Americans see Fahrenheit 9/11 before they vote in this year's presidential election.

However, he has yet to give his support to presumed Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, adding that if Kerry were elected "I'd keep my eye on him, too".


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: michaelmoore

1 posted on 06/13/2004 12:27:23 PM PDT by Pokey78
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To: Pokey78

This wind bags day's are numbered. Once this new documentary hits the theaters (Mike Moore hates America) it will be a blow out box office hit. Then he will fade away...


2 posted on 06/13/2004 12:34:18 PM PDT by wastoute
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To: Pokey78
He has hired Chris Lehane and Mark Fabiani, two former political advisers to Bill Clinton and Al Gore, to respond to claims that Moore doctored the facts.

"You come at me with anything, we come back with the truth," said Moore.

Yes, when I'm thinking of people with a passion for the truth, former Clinton adminstration hacks are always the first to come to mind. How about you?

3 posted on 06/13/2004 12:36:52 PM PDT by RichInOC (Ronald Wilson Reagan, 2/6/11-6/5/04, R.I.P.)
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He has hired Chris Lehane and Mark Fabiani, two former political advisers to Bill Clinton and Al Gore, to respond to claims that Moore doctored the facts.

HMMMMM,....Very Interesting!!!

4 posted on 06/13/2004 12:38:13 PM PDT by cody32127 (If Democrats are not evil, then evil has no meaning)
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To: Pokey78

Fahernheit 9/11 Director Mulls Movie About Blair:


http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-06/13/content_1522749.htm


5 posted on 06/13/2004 12:39:46 PM PDT by annyokie (There are two sides to every argument, but I'm too busy to listen to yours.)
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To: Pokey78

"Controversial film-maker Michael Moore" There is not much controversial in attacking safe targets. If this guy wanted to be mildly controversial he could attack liberal culture. If he wanted to be cutting edge controversial, he would attack islamic culture. He looks too gluttonous to be beheadingly controversial.


6 posted on 06/13/2004 12:41:18 PM PDT by rector seal (Mikey's new movie "Ham spam the islamic man.")
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To: Pokey78

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MICHAEL MOORE =

FREEDOM's Enemy


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7 posted on 06/13/2004 12:50:51 PM PDT by ALOHA RONNIE (Vet-Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.LZXRAY.com)
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Maybe someone with enough spare samolians should induce Kitty Kelly to do an unauthorized biography on Mr. Moore.
8 posted on 06/13/2004 1:48:05 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken
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To: Pokey78

Moore is just trolling for publicity.


9 posted on 06/13/2004 1:49:18 PM PDT by ServesURight
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To: Pokey78
apparently. it was taken seriously,

Some people seem to make that mistake with his books and crock-u-mentaries as well.

10 posted on 06/13/2004 2:29:54 PM PDT by RagingBull
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And FOBs, the Weinsteins, are distributing it. No co-inkydink there, either.


11 posted on 06/13/2004 2:31:29 PM PDT by mewzilla
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In Britian, the libel laws are totally different - and stronger. You lie in a "documentary" there, you get in trouble. The liberal laws here make Bush an easy target for someone like Moore.


12 posted on 06/13/2004 4:56:54 PM PDT by I still care
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Agreed the liable laws in the UK are such that Michael Moore would be spending millions in legal fees if he attempted to produce this garbage there.


13 posted on 06/13/2004 5:02:16 PM PDT by mware
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Moore wouldn't dare do an hatchet job on Tony Blair for a very simple reason. British libel law is *very* strict and he would be excorciated in the British courts if he followed his usual style of playing fast and loose with the truth. The judgement would transform Moore from a fat, rich slob into a fat, poor slob.
14 posted on 06/13/2004 5:50:53 PM PDT by chilepepper (The map is not the territory -- Alfred Korzybski)
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To: wastoute

LOL Moore's deflation will be delicious to watch!


15 posted on 06/13/2004 8:24:11 PM PDT by Libertina (Reagan showed us what being a great president was all about. Thank you sir for bringing pride!)
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