Michael Moore (born 1954) is an American filmmaker, author, and commentator whose nonfiction work addresses social, political, and economic issues in the United States. Born in Flint, Michigan, he began his public career in local journalism: according to his official biography, he founded the alternative newspaper The Flint Voice at age 22.
Moore made his feature-film debut with Roger & Me (1989), a documentary centered on the effects of industrial change in Flint. He later wrote, directed, and appeared in films including Bowling for Columbine, which considers gun violence in the United States, and Fahrenheit 9/11, his examination of the United States after the September 11 attacks and during the Iraq War. His work also extends to television, including TV Nation, and to nonfiction publishing; Stupid White Men is among the books listed in his official biography.
His honours include the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for TV Nation, the 2003 Academy Award for Documentary Feature and Writers Guild of America Award for Bowling for Columbine, and the 2004 Palme d’Or at Cannes for Fahrenheit 9/11. The French film academy also awarded Bowling for Columbine the 2003 César for Best Foreign Film. Moore continues to publish writing through his official site and hosts The Michael Moore Podcast.
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