41.11 °C is the temperature at which the brain begins to die, a metaphor used in a political documentary responding to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11.
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41.11 °C is the temperature at which the brain begins to die, a metaphor used in a political documentary responding to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11.
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David Bossie, president of Citizens United, sought to counter Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 with Celsius 41.11, a political documentary released in 2004. The film addresses five accusations against President George W. Bush and critiques Democratic candidate John Kerry. Produced in six weeks, it features a song by Larry Gatlin and includes graphic content that earned it an R rating. Critics described it as a campaign advertisement for Bush, noting its limited appeal to undecided voters and questioning the reliability of its interviews.
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Why Watch
- See how Citizens United countered Fahrenheit 9/11
- Find out why critics called it a campaign ad for Bush
- Meet the country singer Larry Gatlin and his song in the film
Did You Know
- Celsius 41.11 took six weeks to produce.
- The film was funded by Citizens United, a conservative political organization.
- It was rated R due to graphic images and swearing.
- Critics compared the film's style to a PowerPoint presentation.
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What is the significance of the title Celsius 41.11?
The title refers to 41.11 °C, which is described as 'The Temperature at Which the Brain Begins to Die'.
Who funded the production of Celsius 41.11?
The production was funded by Citizens United, a conservative political organization.
How long did it take to make Celsius 41.11?
It took six weeks to make Celsius 41.11.
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