This is the film that launch Moore's career. It has all his hallmarks; provocative juxtaposition, progressive politics, unfair muckrucking and some utterly striking scenes and people. I have only seen the film twice but the bunny lady-especially the interview where she is skinning the rabbit-has stayed with me, nearly word for word. But the main thing that comes through his Moore's love and pride in Flint.
The film's point of view is entirely with the people of Flint. And to Moore's credit he does not look down on any common person just trying to make it. The film's central argument is not as well-developed as it is in other Moore films but this is one of the more emotional and emotive films that Moore has made. He keeps his blistering sarcasm aimed squarely at GM; while he sympathy for the residents of Flint come through in every frame.
I watched this for the second time in 2021 and I think the economic disparity the film displays is the best possible meaning of "economic anxiety" that is allegedly driving trumpism.
The film's point of view is entirely with the people of Flint. And to Moore's credit he does not look down on any common person just trying to make it. The film's central argument is not as well-developed as it is in other Moore films but this is one of the more emotional and emotive films that Moore has made. He keeps his blistering sarcasm aimed squarely at GM; while he sympathy for the residents of Flint come through in every frame.
I watched this for the second time in 2021 and I think the economic disparity the film displays is the best possible meaning of "economic anxiety" that is allegedly driving trumpism.