Documentary
United States of America
Fahrenheit 11/9 is a 2018 documentary directed by Michael Moore that explores the factors that led to Donald Trump's election as United States President in November of 2016. The film takes its title from the date of Trump's victory, which was also the night of Moore's own 2004 film, Fahrenheit 9/11.
The documentary examines how American politics, the media, and the culture of celebrity have created an environment in which a candidate like Trump could emerge and thrive. Moore also looks at the failure of the Democratic Party to connect with working-class voters in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which proved to be crucial battlegrounds in the 2016 election.
The film also delves into the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and how the students who survived the tragedy became a powerful voice for gun control. Additionally, it focuses on the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and how the government's response to the crisis was inadequate and negligent.
Fahrenheit 11/9 received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising Moore's incisive criticism of American society and politics, while others criticized his tendency towards sensationalism and oversimplification. Nevertheless, the film remains a provocative exploration of the political and cultural currents that brought Trump to power, and the challenges facing American democracy in the present moment.
