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Fahrenheit 9/11 Essay

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Documentaries inform viewers about significant events and often have a strong point to make about social, environmental and economic issues. In this case “Fahrenheit 9/11” directed and written by Michael Moore, focuses largely on the social aspect. The U.S. Political commentator and actor heavily addresses his biased ideas in the 2004 documentary, by using several film techniques, film styles, historical relevance, and with the help of montages and sarcasm to deliver his message about Bush’s awful and manipulating ways as being a ‘President’. Moore’s documentary is worthwhile to study and watch due to the blatant accusations he makes towards Bush, opening up ideas for the intended audience watching.
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The bias in the documentary is blatantly obvious, Moore speaks directly to the audience and proposes strong arguments with evidence supporting one side. This Expository document asks several rhetorical questions like “why didn’t Bush hold any meetings” suggesting Bush’s lazy and incompetent act of being president. “Fahrenheit 9/11” also fits into participatory documentary due to Michael Moore occasionally voicing his opinions, and appearing in the documentary once in a while. The audience also gets a sense of Moore’s strong opinions, when he rides around in the ice cream truck reading the patriot act because no member of congress had read it, Moore acts on his opinion about the absurdity of this and it is clearly shown. This also shows the laziness the congress portrays alongside Bush. The last documentary style which is performative is one of the most powerful styles because it deals with pathos and helps persuade the audience. An example for this is when the families of Iraq are emotionally distraught due to the attack they unfairly received and in contrast to this the music the soldiers use to listen when killing, this satirical act makes the audience feel pity towards the Iraqis and questions towards the American government. These styles are effective for the intended audience as it shows historical relevance and provides insight about the

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