Fahrenheit 9/11

Discover the aftermath of 9/11

Michael Moore's confronting documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 delves into the political aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent American invasion of Iraq. The film examines the relationship between fear, power, media, and patriotic rhetoric.

Critical look at George W. Bush

Moore uses archival footage and interviews to ask critical questions about the presidency of George W. Bush, the ties between the Bush and Bin Laden families, and the motives behind the 2003 Gulf War. He highlights how national traumas can be exploited for political purposes and criticizes the hasty adoption of the Patriot Act.

Discussion and prices

The documentary sparked much debate and was both praised and branded as misleading propaganda by critics. Nevertheless, Fahrenheit 9/11 won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004 and broke box office records for documentaries. The title is a reference to Ray Bradbury's book Fahrenheit 451 .