Moore makes first Venice premiere

Moore makes first Venice premiere
The Associated Press
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Michael Moore says his film "Capitalism: A Love Story" is dedicated to "good people ... who've had their lives ruined" by the quest for profit.

Moore's latest film features many whose lives have been shattered by a corporate environment where the drive for profit is a priority over the workers' best interest.

The director premieres the film Sunday in his first appearance at the Venice Film Festival.

The movie won was warmly received at a press showing Saturday evening and won positive reviews.

Moore said Sunday he was "personally affected by good people who struggle, who work hard and who've had their lives ruined by decisions that are made by people who do not have their best interest at heart."

Published 9/6/09 by


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  • Would that mean he will be "returning" profits he's made in the capitalistic system that rewards ventures, such as, say, documentary films with funding from....gasp....fellow capitalists. Perhaps he could also donate some of the food he is consuming...
    Anonymous 9/7/09 Reply
  • Michael rules. No doubt about it. Let the truth be told.
    It's never been un-American to question authority, or to report the cold hard facts. CIGNA CEO Wendell Potter, now deposed and admitting the health care industry is rife with dirty and deadly...
    Anonymous 9/7/09 Reply
  • The haters will have their say-but they can't deny the truth.
    Anonymous 9/6/09 Reply
  • I love everything he does... he is the only one who speaks the truth. he is amazing and cant wait to see his latest film.. i have all his books :)
    Anonymous 9/6/09 Reply