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. Everything you need to know about uprising movie development. Slacker uprising by michael moore, first free fulllength. As you may have heard, ive decided to make my new film, slacker uprising, available for free to everyone in the united states and canada. As a result many young people choosing to opt out of. Warsaw uprising, struggle to liberate warsaw from nazi german occupation during world war ii. Slacker uprising 2007 nr 09272007 ca documentary 1h 42m user score. Uprising is a 2001 wardrama television miniseries about the warsaw ghetto uprising.
Moore insisted that his own films were the antipropaganda. The film s writer marc guggenheim last wrote green lantern and leonardo da vinci and the soldiers of forever. It will be available for three weeks as a free download to north american residents, beginning sept. David blaine, michael moore, guillermo del toro the new. Michael moore to release slacker uprising for free online wired. Monica hampton producer rockeye productions linkedin. Uprising records was spawned from the legendary uprising rave, which played host to many of the big name international hardcore and hardtrance djs since it was established back in 1995. 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.
In this 2007 production, slacker uprising, moore joins the campaign trail in order to boost the awareness of the usa populace to the inadequacies and incompetencies of the george w. Michael moore on donald trump and who moore would love to see as the next president duration. Uprising is the new feature length documentary on the egyptian revolution of 2011. 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. The film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. Rent slacker uprising 2007 starring michael moore and eddie vedder on dvd and bluray. Late last year, wang was completing work on two films. Slacker uprising pictures and photo gallery check out just released slacker uprising pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes pictures archive. Sep 23, 2008 slacker uprising 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. Michael moores 2004 attempt to mobilise young democratic voters neither worked at the polls nor succeeds as a film. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played.
How to build a brandand change the worldby sparking cultural movements, a nonfiction book by scott goodson. The federal election commission fec launched an investigation into moores 2004 slacker uprising tour of dozens of colleges and universities, most in swing states, during the closing days of the presidential campaign. The first featurelength film by a major director to make its official premiere for free on the internet, slacker uprising finds moore. The academy of motion picture arts and sciences in hollywood has named visiting professor of art history at hamilton college scott macdonald an academy scholar for 2012. Films slacker colin bartie digs the countercultural theme in slacker and other films by richard linklater the subject of richard linklaters debut 1991 film slacker was a disenchanted generation that refused to buy into the prevalent society of america, and in doing so gave its name to a new way of life, socalled slacking. Slacker uprising, which documents moores 62city tour through swing states during the 2004 u. Our mission is to open pathways to power for talented young people from diverse and underre. Thank you guys so much for watching my 4th mcsg montage and i hope you enjoyed. Slacker uprising is the new film by michael moore and is available for. Much of slacker uprising consists of watching moore receive standing ovations or being lauded by his fans or cursed by his foes. The film, called slacker uprising trailer embedded, documents the directors 62city tour during the 2004 u. A look at the uprising behindthescenes crew and production team. An official announcement of the film is planned for friday.
Slacker uprising traces michael moores 62city tour of the swing states during the 2004 presidential election and records the thrilling and frightening. 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. In order to stimulate and support new and significant works of film scholarship, each year the academy chooses two scholars nationwide, awarding each a grant to pursue a research project. 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. Jul 02, 2015 the film, shot over the course of eight weeks during the summer of 2014, is currently in the postproduction stage and will be released theatrically in the fall of 2015. The obvious conclusion that the strategy was insufficient to the task of unseating bush is not mentioned.
No matter what your opinion of him is, you have to admit that free movies are awesome. Bryan singer attached to direct the moon is a harsh mistress adaptation. 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 the fall of 1929, joseph stalins soviet union embarked on a violent drive for wholesale collectivization. Michael moore visits colleges in swing states during the 2004 election with a goal to encourage 1829 year old to vote. By describing the complex, public articulations of michael moore and his films, this study contributes to the fields of documentary studies, media studies, cultural. Michael moore visits colleges in swing states during the 2004. But far worse is how moore positions himself as a rock star, editing in endless applause breaks of his fans or even multiple. For about a year and a half now ive been losing motivation for youtube and uploading videos due to the support, however my love for recording has keep that going. Uprising is a 2001 war drama television miniseries about the warsaw ghetto uprising.
We are fundraising to cover completion and release costs. Uninspired by senator kerry and the democrats, he went on a 62city tour to persuade nonvoters to do their civic duty. 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. Wuchang uprising, as a start of xinhai revolution, led to the end of monarchy in china and establishment of the republic of china.
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. Uprising provides a behindthe scenes view of a revolution instigated by social media and one of the most dramatic events of our generation, telling the story from the perspective of those who participated. Clarion university honor students present senior projects dr. Uprising, a 2001 film about the warsaw ghetto uprising. Michael moore to release slacker uprising for free online. Dec 22, 2008 the film, slacker uprising, follows moores 62city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. Warsaw ghetto uprising brought to stunning life video on. Posted on friday, august 22nd, 2008 by slashfilmcast. The films writer marc guggenheim last wrote green lantern and leonardo da vinci and the soldiers of forever. Michael moore slacker uprising documentary youtube. Not rated 1h 42min documentary 23 september 2008 usa slacker uprising poster. If you are interested in having animation 2d or 3d, web design, blog design, graphic design, or anything of a creative nature please feel free to contact him at your earliest convenience. Footage from michael moores 60city tour of college campuses and other venues showcases what the filmmaker calls the birth of a new political generation.
Uprising is a ukwide youth leadership development organisation. Slacker uprising, a record of the speaking tour with which he aimed to get the young democratic vote. She stayed on with michael to soloproduce slacker uprising, a film about his. Some films even hit theaters days within the festivals conclusion. Slacker colin bartie digs the countercultural theme in slacker and other films by richard linklater. It is the first time ever that a major featurelength film is debuting as a free download on the internet legally.
The peasantry was expected to end centuries of traditional, smallscale, strip farming and enter into largescale, theoretically mechanized, collective farms overnight. Warsaw ghetto uprising, jewish insurgency that arose within the warsaw ghetto in poland during world war ii. Sep 26, 2008 michael moore has released his latest documentary for free on the internet. Michael moore and the politics of political documentary. Mar 03, 2015 a look at the uprising behindthescenes crew and production team.
This will be the first major featurelength film by a noted director to debut for free via the internet. Heinleins 1966 scifi novel centers on about a lunar colonys revolt against rule from earth. He made his film debut in peter weirs 1985 thriller witness, and subsequently appeared in many notable films of the 1990s, including the indian runner 1991, carlitos way 1993, crimson tide 1995, the portrait of a lady 1996, g. The films director bryan singer last directed bohemian rhapsody and xmen. Fox 2009 wendy and lucy 2008 precious 2009 coraline 2009 standard operating procedure. Slacker uprising 2008 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. 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 is a featurelength film about moores tour during.
The novel was nominated for the 1966 nebula award honoring the best scifi. Hardcore label based in rotherhamsheffield, england. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Please feel free to visit often as he is always working on new and exciting projects. Seven clarion university honors program students presented their senior projects during the 2008 09 honors program senior presentations. The film s director bryan singer last directed bohemian rhapsody and xmen.
The film burn after reading is rated two out of five stars. With michael moore, eddie vedder, robert ellis orrall, steve earle. Henry alviani, associate professor of music and director of choral and vocal music studies at clarion university, is the guest conductor for the. The film is a reedited version of captain mike across america, which played at the toronto international film festival in 2007. The warsaw ghetto uprising of 1944 has been brought to life in a riveting new film. 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 29year olds to vote, and the response it received. Slacker uprising is a featurelength film about moores tour during the 2004 election. Starting out in elk rapids, michigan, in front of an audience of 400. Slacker uprising 2007 letterboxd social film discovery. This miniseries was first aired on the nbc television network over two consecutive nights in november 2001.
September 26, 2008 slacker uprising leaves a hollow feeling, in contrast to the determinedly upbeat selfcongratulatory message. Rent slacker uprising 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Last month, michael moore released his latest documentary, slacker uprising, online and free of charge. Sep 14, 2008 this will be the first major featurelength film by a noted director to debut for free via the internet. Jan 28, 2010 michael moores slacker uprising, 2008 part 2. Slacker 2011 2011 segment sweethearts of the prison rodeo 2009. This is the official blog of animator, multimedia designer and inspired thinker. Uprising records philippines independent hiphop label.
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