"The purpose of art actually is, in many cases, to make you feel quite uncomfortable. Or at least to go to that place that's already of discomfort inside of you and tap into that."
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Michael Moore is a provocative filmmaker, author, and social activist known for his incisive documentaries that challenge American societal norms and political practices. Born on April 23, 1954, in Flint, Michigan, Moore rose to prominence with films like "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," which garnered both acclaim and controversy. His works often blend humor with critical commentary, reflecting his commitment to social justice. Through his unique storytelling, Moore has left an indelible mark on documentary filmmaking and has inspired countless conversations about inequality and reform.
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"No decisions should ever be made without asking the question, is this for the common good?"
Michael Moore"We live in the time where we have fictitious election results that elects a fictitious president. We live in a time where we have a man sending us to war for fictitious reasons."
Michael Moore"Capitalism is an organized system to guarantee that greed becomes the primary force of our economic system and allows the few at the top to get very wealthy and has the rest of us riding around thinking we can be that way, too - if we just work hard enough, sell enough Tupperware and Amway products, we can get a pink Cadillac."
Michael Moore"Every parent wants to do what's best for their child. Whatever I can afford, I'm going to get my kid the best education I can get."
Michael Moore"I went without health insurance until 'Roger & Me,' basically - from about age 20 till about age 35. With 'Roger & Me,' I joined the Directors Guild and the Writers Guild, and since then I've had excellent health care managed by the union."
Michael Moore"We as Americans believe it's OK to kill people. We believe it's OK to invade a country that had nothing to do with 9/11. We think it's OK to invade a country where we think Osama Bin Laden is and he's in the other country. So we just go in and we just kill. And we have the death penalty; we sanction it."
Michael Moore