So everyone's seen Fahrenheit, right? So we all know that while Michael Moore is capable of creating controversy, some valid criticisms, and most of all - money, with films that skew perception via careful editing and omission, not necessarily lies. More like selective presentation.

Well, a local filmmaker here has made a film called Michael Moore Hates America. Now, the title may be a bit misleading if you think it's going to be a Moore hate fest. Certainly, it is a critisism of Moore's style as a "documentarian", but it's more of a commentary on how polarized and shrill our society has become.

I watched Fahrenheit for the first time today and enjoyed it. I then went out and watched MMHA, which I enjoyed more. Not because of the title, more so because it is, I think, very truthful and heartfelt. For example, the filmmaker, Michael Wilson, interviews a community leader from Moore's true hometown, Davison, MI. In order to get the information he wants, he pretends to be doing a documentary on small town living. He feels so guilty about it, he writes an e-mail to that person telling him he lied. The guy (mayor, or something, can't remember) allows him to use the footage, if it portrays Davison in a positive light. All of this is in the film. I think it lends alot of truth. Very enjoyable.

I don't know if any of you guys will be able to see it, since I don't think it's picked up a distributor yet, but keep an eye out.

CSP