Manufacturing Dissent

Director: Debbie Melnyk, Rick Caine
Writer: Debbie Melnyk, Rick Caine
Studio: Persistence of Vision Productions
Release Date: 10/2007
Countries: Canada
Runtime: 97 min
Also Known as: Manufacturing Dissent: Uncovering Michael Moore (International: English title)

Description: Debbie Melnyk and Rick Caine's documentary dissects Michael Moore's unconventional approach to filmmaking. From his 1989 debut feature, Roger and Me, to Oscar winner Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, Moore's films are scrutinized with an emphasis on errors and omissions. The film includes interviews with Moore's supporters and detractors, including Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader, Christopher Hitchens, Albert Maysles and Janeane Garofalo.