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1997

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Another of Moore's subversive journeys in search of an answer to this question: at a time when corporations are posting record profits, why are so many Americans still in danger of losing their jobs Read more

Starring	Michael Moore
Director	Michael Moore
Genres	Documentary

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  It was OK........
  
  The content of this DVD is exceptional, the views and findings of Michal Moore are always amazing, and shocking. However this DVD was made a long time ago and ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Michael Sowa
  - London
  - 04 Jun 2004 at 09:25
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  - 1
  American Idiot
  
  After watching a documentary on the cruasder Mr Moore & seeing how much of the editing is done in favour of his point of view,how much of what i see do i ... read more »
  
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- - screen77
  - 109 reviews
  - Poole
  - 23 Jul 2009 at 16:58
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  Not a classic Moore
  
  ...however, well worth a watch as always.
  
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  - London
  - 14 May 2009 at 19:17
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  See my last Moore review
  
  Another interesting film about bad corporate practice, the bit with the CEO of Nike really brings home how often companies put profit over everything else, even... read more »
  
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- - Rockinpaddy
  - 38 reviews
  - London
  - 15 Jun 2008 at 14:45
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  Defunct
  
  Irrelevant to modern day English life. If you want an inspiring and more appropriate anti-corporate fix, check out 'mclibel' instead. Much much more ... read more »
  
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- - abecambridge
  - 6 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 11 Jun 2008 at 01:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Not bad if your list's getting a bit short.
  
  Another Michael Moore film in which he doesn't really achieve anything, but at least draws attention to the massive injustices that seem to be entrenched in... read more »
  
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  - Manc
  - 07 Mar 2007 at 13:48
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  Worth a watch
  
  ...In which we follow Michael Moore on the book tour for 'Downsize This!' across America, stopping along the way to meet countless US workers who've... read more »
  
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- - booga
  - Brighton, UK
  - 05 Jan 2007 at 17:27
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  The ego has landed
  
  This is not in the same league as Moore's other work as it lacks the focus and as an attack on corporate America it's far inferior to 'The ... read more »
  
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- - LazarusMunkey
  - 132 reviews
  - Wednesbury
  - 21 Aug 2006 at 13:29
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  - 3
  naive no-solution ego trip
  
  Low-quality DVD. Poor sound, poor vision.
  
  I doubt the neutrality of the lovey-dovey left-wing leaning BBC Radio Times review of this film though, as ... read more »
  
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  - My job went to India, thanks a lot, Tony Blair.
  - 03 Mar 2006 at 22:18
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  Read the book also
  
  Funny documentary. You got to give it to the CEO of Nike for his bravery.
  
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  - Chantal
  - 1022 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Nov 2005 at 20:43
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  Interesting
  
  Too be fair, this is probably Moore's worst film, its not bad at all, just plaes in comparision to his other efforts.
  
  There also seems to be abit... read more »
  
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  - 07 Nov 2005 at 14:13
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  - 3
  It was OK........
  
  The content of this DVD is exceptional, the views and findings of Michal Moore are always amazing, and shocking. However this DVD was made a long time ago and ... read more »
  
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  - Michael Sowa
  - London
  - 04 Jun 2004 at 09:25
- - 4
  - 1
  stick it to the man!
  
  this starts off as simple documentary follwing a book's promotinal tour but as moore travels round the vast united states he encounters the distressed ... read more »
  
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- - Matthew
  - york
  - 04 May 2004 at 12:36
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  Excellent De-Corporate Documentary
  
  Moore does it again with this hard hitting and entertaining documentary which he filmed while promoting his book 'Downsize This'. This man has his hand... read more »
  
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- - K Chawgo
  - London, England
  - 23 May 2004 at 17:16
- - 3
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  great
  
  Great documentary! I can't help thinking Michael Moore was far more affective on a smaller scale, before he actually KNEW of the power he possesses. This is... read more »
  
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- - Daniel Johnson
  - Lon, UK
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 00:04
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  This is standard ...
  
  This is standard Michael Moore, which means it is excellent, all fans should see this. An hilarious video diary of the book tour for his book Downsize This! ... read more »
  
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  - DUNDEE
  - 04 Aug 2004 at 10:03
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  Before Michael went political
  
  A good follow up to 'Roger and me' of the eighties, which focused on the impact of closing plants in the declining auto industry; here Michael Moore ... read more »
  
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- - Louise Taylor
  - London, England
  - 10 Aug 2004 at 20:27
- - 1
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  Classic Michael Moore ...
  
  Classic Michael Moore documentary. If you love the style and sharp wit in Bowling for Columbine and Farenheit 9/11 you'll love this.
  
  Best to ... read more »
  
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  - MORRISTON
  - 07 Nov 2004 at 16:30
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  Worth a watch
  
  ...In which we follow Michael Moore on the book tour for 'Downsize This!' across America, stopping along the way to meet countless US workers who've... read more »
  
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- - booga
  - Brighton, UK
  - 05 Jan 2007 at 17:27
- - 1
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  See my last Moore review
  
  Another interesting film about bad corporate practice, the bit with the CEO of Nike really brings home how often companies put profit over everything else, even... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 576365
- - Rockinpaddy
  - 38 reviews
  - London
  - 15 Jun 2008 at 14:45
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  - 0
  a BBCsupported film ...
  
  a BBCsupported film based on a book tour about the sacking of US workers whilst the corperations make vast profts transfering their jobs overseas , classic ... read more »
  
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  - MACCLESFIELD
  - 30 May 2004 at 13:48

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