Moore and Us: One Man's Quest for a New World Order - Hardcover

Larner, Jesse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1860745954 ISBN 13: 9781860745959

Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

The author presents a balanced assessment of Moore's impact on the political and cultural life of America, from his breakthrough film Roger & Me through his most recent film, Fahrenheit 9/11. 25,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

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Synopsis

The rise of Michael Moore is a story unprecedented in American media; even before Fahrenheit 9/11, his controversial documentaries had achieved a stunning level of success in the US and abroad; but his profile as a cinematic and political maverick has only increased since his coup at Cannes, and his influence in political circles continues to grow. In Moore & Us, Jesse Larner charts Moore's entire career - from his early days in journalism and film breakthrough with Roger & Me to the furore around Fahrenheit 9/11 and Moore's efforts to use the film to effect the US presidential elections. Lerner explores the man in all of his guises: populist, prankster, preacher, rock star and unlikely folk hero and his book will be the first to ask the important questions in the wake of the US elections - Is Moore the major popular voice of the left he purports to be? Does his cultural drawing power outstrip his political influence? Where he is likely to go next? Moore & Us will be essential reading for anyone interested in the state of politics and entertainment in the US and Europe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860745954
• ISBN 13: 9781860745959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256