Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Cannes' Palme d'Or goes to Michael Moore

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wonder-when-we'll-get-to-see-this-movie dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The Palme d'Or of the Festival de Cannes was presented this year by Charlize Theron to Fahrenheit 9/11 by Michael Moore. I don't know if it's the first time this prize is awarded to a documentary, but I guess it's rare enough to be mentioned, especially given the problems this film encounters."

1 of 1,856 comments (clear)

  1. Michael Moore's ..Columbine.. Inspiration? by BaconLT · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    Interesting snippit from Heston's speech that Moore spliced to change its message:

    One more thing. Our words and our behavior will be scrutinized more than ever this morning. Those who are hostile towards us will lie in wait to seize on a soundbite out of context, ever searching for an embarrassing moment to ridicule us. So, let us be mindful. The eyes of the nation are upon us today.

    I wonder if THAT is where he got the idea to make the movie?

    In my opinion, all differing points of view deserve respect even if you disagree.. if and only if they are based on fact, and not if the facts are modified and presented in a different way as to support the opinion.

    Opinions should be inspired by fact, and not the other way around.

    --
    Who mediates your information?