Documentary
United States of America
Fahrenheit 9/11 is a documentary film directed by Michael Moore that focuses on the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the alleged manipulation of public sentiment by the Bush Administration to justify the War on Terror.
The film accuses the Bush Administration of capitalizing on the tragedy to further its agenda and initiate unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Moore argues that the United States government used fear and propaganda to promote its policies, and that the true motivations for war were not related to national security, but rather to oil and corporate interests.
The film also explores the domestic consequences of the War on Terror, including the passage of anti-terrorism legislation like the Patriot Act, increased surveillance and security measures, and the erosion of civil liberties. It highlights the human cost of these policies, with footage of soldiers and civilians affected by the conflict.
Fahrenheit 9/11 was released in 2004 and received widespread attention and controversy upon its release. It won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and became the highest-grossing documentary of all time at the box office, grossing over $200 million worldwide. The film remains a powerful critique of US foreign policy in the post-9/11 era and has been credited with igniting a renewed interest in political documentaries.
