In this blog post, we’ll examine how Michael Moore used humor and satire in the documentary “Roger & Me” to expose the imbalance between capital and labor, as well as the reality of the city of Flint. “Roger & Me” is a truly fascinating documentary. Despite being a documentary, it is captivating and incredibly entertaining. Perhaps because I grew up watching TV...
‘Bowling for Columbine’: Is the Gun a Right or a Threat?
This blog post revisits the question of whether gun ownership is truly a citizen’s right or a societal threat, through the lens of the film ‘Bowling for Columbine’. I don’t live in the United States, nor do I plan to live there in the future. Yet, I sometimes imagine living there. Each time, I stop myself, thinking I couldn’t live there either, because guns scare me...
What aspects of American capitalism did Michael Moore take issue with?
This blog post examines the structural problems of American capitalism highlighted by Michael Moore in his film Capitalism: A Love Story, and the potential for democracy he presented as an alternative. There’s one filmmaker I admire. He wielded significant influence in changing America’s healthcare system. That’s Michael Moore, widely known as the director of the film...