Here's something I forgot to cover last time I wrote about Michael Moore's new crapumentary:
When people say that Moore's films aren't documentaries, the reaction from the neolibs is usually something along these lines:
"What? You're just saying that because he's presenting opinions that go against your hero, Chimpy McFascist! It's still a documentary if it tries to make a point, you know!"
I've got news for you: Since I'm majoring in Television, Radio, and Film at Syracuse University, I know what a friggin' documentary is. I realize that it's allowed to present only one side of the story or try to persuade people to think a certain way. That's not the issue.
The problem is that Moore fabricates many parts of his films, which makes them...wait for it...NOT FACTUAL. A documentary, by definition, is based on reality. You're allowed to present any opinion you want, as long as that opinion is supported by facts. If you include falsehoods and pretend that they're facts, you're no longer making a documentary; You're just making propaganda.
I'm glad I could clear this up.
Posted by CD on July 8, 2004 04:31 PM