Watch slacker uprising 2007 movie online streaming hd. Michael moore gets celebrities and regular people who speak out against president bush and his administration. My pet goat the oreilly factor for kids crank callling pfizer. This new movie is a gift to our country in this critical moment, and were honored to be distributing it for free over the internet. Slacker uprising records an extraordinary 60city tour in 2004, culminating in tallahassee, florida, on the eve of the election, when the son of read my lips faced gentleman john kerry in a nailbiting contest for the white house. Slacker uprising michael moore %sep%% watch documentary. Oct 01, 2008 regardless, slacker uprising feels more like a commercial for its maker than any sort of artistic endeavor, and because of the elections outcome, its release is more than a little baffling. Watching slacker uprising is a bit of a selfdefeating prospect as we know that this ninety minute bout of politicking and lecturing were all basically for naught, especially when moore himself admits defeat in the opening scenes. Slacker uprising is a documentary about michael moore s tour of colleges in swing states during the 2004 election, with a goal to encourage 18 to 29yearolds to vote, and the response it received. Michael moore slacker uprising documentary youtube. Slacker uprising 2008 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. To use the parlance of our times, the name change is a classic example of putting lipstick on a pig.
Slacker we seek out the best films available to watch for free online. Rent slacker uprising 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. This movie shows how one man him, invigorated the youth vote a hard to. Michael francis moore was born in flint, michigan on april 23, 1954, and was raised in its davison. And to make sure as many people as possible get the message, moore released the 98minute documentary free of charge yesterday on the internet. Financial analysis of slacker uprising 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross. Moore decided to make the film available for free download to north americas. Dave davis regardless of how you feel about him and his movies, its difficult to argue that documentary filmmaker michael moore gets a. Slacker uprising is a minor michael moore work, without a doubt.
Michael moore drops new climate change documentary planet of. His first film to premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising, aka captain mike across america, documents michael moores attempt to influence the 2004 presidential election. Still, its no less him and one of his films, with his liberal politics and persistive bear baiting all over it. Opinionated documentary filmmaker michael moore takes an upclose look at the political leanings of college students in george w. Sep 19, 2008 watching michael moores new film slacker uprising which documents his 62stop tour through swing states in the weeks leading up to the 2004 election is a strange, awkward experience. Much like radioheads latest full album web release, what moore is doing is. Starting out in elk rapids, michigan, in front of an audience of 400. The first featurelength film by a major director to make its official premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising finds moore giving up any hope for making a profit on the film which was.
Regardless, slacker uprising feels more like a commercial for its maker than any sort of artistic endeavor, and because of the elections outcome, its release is more than a little baffling. Footage from michael moores 60city tour of college campuses and other venues showcases what the filmmaker calls the birth of a new political generation. Part concert tour, part standup comedy performance and part rock concert, slacker uprising is an uplifting and patriotic look at the birth of a new political generation in america a generation of young people who would signal the era of obamania that would take place just four years later. Aka captain mike across america, this documentary charts michael moores 60city tour of college campuses and other venues during the. Aka captain mike across america, this documentary charts michael moores 60city tour of college campuses and other venues during the 2004 election in an effort to persuade young people to vote.
Slacker uprising is a grossly selfindulgent flick compared to moores other works a second trip to the golden corral buffet when your elastic waistband already reeks of fried okra. Slacker uprising by michael moore, first free fulllength. It will be available for three weeks as a free download to north american residents. The new film is being released to tie in with the upcoming presidential election in the states, and moore is offering his american fans the chance to see the flick for free. The first featurelength film by a major director to make its official premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising finds moore giving up any.
Slacker uprising documents michael moores tour of the swing states during the 2004. Slacker uprising posted by graydon on friday, october 3, 2008 category. Read the slacker uprising movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Michael moore is an acquired taste and his films are the same too. Sep 06, 2008 the film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. I pray to cheeseburgers that these people still care. But in slacker uprising, the focus seems to be almost entirely on moore, with his personality and public persona the main subject and topic of the film and the movie suffers for it.
Filmmaker michael moore visits americas college campuses to urge young people to vote. Slacker uprising, a record of the speaking tour with which he aimed to get the young democratic vote out for the 2004 presidential election, was. The film slacker uprising by michael moore is the first full length feature film in history to be offered to the public for free. Slacker was released on vhs in june 1992 by orion home video. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played.
A year before professional rabblerouser michael moore released slacker uprisingavailable free on slackeruprising. Slacker uprising feels more like a commercial for its maker than any sort of artistic endeavor, and because of the elections outcome, its release is more than a little baffling. Michael moore says he will release his next movie free online, the first major major film to be released in such a way, according to. The first featurelength film by a major director to make its official premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising finds moore giving up any hope for making a profit on the film which. Sep 23, 2008 slacker uprising, a record of the speaking tour with which he aimed to get the young democratic vote out for the 2004 presidential election, was today made available online, free of charge, to. Apr 06, 20 aka captain mike across america, this documentary charts michael moores 60city tour of college campuses and other venues during the 2004 election in an effort to persuade young people to vote. If you live in the us or canada, you can download the full movie for free here. New michael moore full length movie slacker uprising streaming free today. Slacker uprising 2008 documentary movie play to watch stream online. Uninspired by senator kerry and the democrats, he went on a 62city tour to persuade nonvoters to do their civic duty. New michael moore fulllength movie slacker uprising.
Read about the slacker uprising dvd and browse other dvd movies. Slacker uprising traces michael moores 62city tour of the swing states during. Slacker is a movie with an appeal almost impossible to describe, although the method of the director, richard linklater, is as clear as day. Michael moore on tuesday dropped a new film about climate change called planet of the humans that he executive produced on the eve of the 50th anniversary of. Rent slacker uprising 2007 starring michael moore and eddie vedder on. Slacker uprising also includes several musical performances, from artists as diverse as eddie vedder, joan baez, steve earle, and more, as well as manonthestreet interviews and public speeches by political activists and celebrities like roseanne barr and viggo mortensen. In 2008, oscarwinning filmmaker michael moore decided to thank his many fans by giving them a download of his film slacker uprising for free. A love story that is an inspiration and will remain a legend forever. Financial analysis of slacker uprising 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Bushera america with this effort shot during moores 60city college campus tour in the months leading up to the 2004 election. The first featurelength film by a major director to make its official premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising finds moore. If youre not a michael moore fan, you probably wont understand his delivery or his films. Slacker was a miniphenomenon, highly influential in some circles, inspiring artists ranging from filmmaker kevin smith to the band r.
Later examples include the films slackers and clerks, the 2007 film slacker uprising describes an attempt to rouse those under 30 to participate in the 2004 u. Sep 14, 2008 the film slacker uprising by michael moore is the first full length feature film in history to. Watch slacker uprising 2008 full movie online stream in hd quality for free. Michael moore to release slacker uprising for free online. The film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. Opinionated documentary filmmaker michael moore takes an upclose look at. Slacker uprising is a movie of michael moores tour of colleges in swing state. Rent slacker uprising 2007 starring michael moore and eddie vedder on dvd and bluray.
Michael moores new movie slacker uprising is about to become available to download for free from the official website. Slacker uprising is a mixture of speeches, music and a campaign to win voters to help oust the incumbent president. Political documentary during the 2004 election, michael moore undertakes a tour of 62 cities in an effort to convince the slacker generation to vote. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played at the toronto international film festival in 2007. But slacker uprising, moores latest full length feature, is clearly targeting novembers presidential race. If you will do this my slacker friends, i will give you a full days. Slacker uprising traces michael moores 62city tour of the swing states during the 2004 presidential election and records the thrilling and frightening response he received across the country. Slacker uprising slacker uprising traces michael moores 62 city tour of the swing states during the 2004 presidential election and records the thrilling and frightening response he received across the country, moores goal was to convince millions of nonvoting slackers mostly between the ages of 1829 to give voting a try.
Slacker uprising slacker uprising traces michael moores 62 city tour of the swing states during the 2004 presidential election and records the thrilling and frightening response he received across the country, moores goal was to convince millions of nonvoting slackers mostly between the ages of 1829. In the weeks before the 2004 election, moore tours the battleground states, hitting more than sixty cities in a crusade to get the fabled disaffected youth off their couches and into booths. Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, tv and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. Thats right, a 90minute, full length feature film directed by michael moore, legal and free. If you will do this my slacker friends, i will give you a full days supply of the. The film was rereleased on vhs on march 7, 2000, by mgm. Opinionated documentary filmmaker michael moore takes an upclose look at the political leanings of college students in.
Sep 24, 2008 but slacker uprising, moores latest full length feature, is clearly targeting novembers presidential race. A book also titled slacker containing the screenplay, interviews, and writing about the film was published by st. September 7, 2007 20070907 toronto international film festival. Moores goal was to convince millions of nonvoting slackers mostly between the ages of 1829 to give voting a try. Michael moore to release slacker uprising for free online wired. Slacker uprising 2007 posters the movie database tmdb. The slacker uprising collectors edition dvd features the full movie and the following dvd extras. Seen today, it looks pretty ragged, and, in truth, it looks a bit old, but not so much that some of todays disaffected youth wouldnt get something worthwhile out of it. Filmongous 0 comments in 2004, michael moore visited 60 cities in 20 battleground states to promote the democratic party. I felt this film was weaker than his other films overall. If youre one of them, its worth a look, but dont expect to be blown away. Apr 21, 2020 michael moore on tuesday dropped a new film about climate change called planet of the humans that he executive produced on the eve of the 50th anniversary of earth day. Michael moore to post slacker uprising free sfgate. Slacker uprising is a documentary about michael moores tour of colleges in swing states.
He wants to show us a certain strata of campus life at the present time a group of people he calls slackers, although anyone who has ever lived in a campus town will also recognize them under such older names as beatniks, hippies, bohemians. Oct 11, 2008 watching slacker uprising is a bit of a selfdefeating prospect as we know that this ninety minute bout of politicking and lecturing were all basically for naught, especially when moore himself admits defeat in the opening scenes. In the weeks before the 2004 election, moore tours the battleground states, hitting more than sixty cities in a crusade to get the. Michael moore drops new climate change documentary planet. Slacker uprising is a documentary about michael moores tour of colleges in swing states during the 2004 election, with a goal to encourage 18 to 29yearolds to vote, and the response it received. Michael moore visits colleges in swing states during the 2004 election with a goal to encourage 1829 year old to vote. Veerzaara is a saga of love, separation, courage and sacrifice. With michael moore, eddie vedder, robert ellis orrall, steve earle. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played at the toronto international film festival in 2007 it is one of the first featurelength films made by a known director. Slacker uprising, moores new film, which he has made available for free download at a variety of online outlets, is a bit more than that. Subtitles searchable search, download, and request subtitles for slacker uprising in any language. Apr 20, 2015 michael moore on guns, trump and the eu with piers morgan full interview good morning britain duration. By taking the slacker uprising tour to college campuses across the country and offering attendees a free change of underwear, a box of ramen noodles, and a vow never to begin an event before noon nor allow any politician to speak at one of their events, moore and his traveling band of speakers, comedians, and musicians managed to fill.
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