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Celsius 41.11 is a political documentary film released in 2004, created in response to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11. The film critiques five charges made against George W. Bush in Moore's film and also targets Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry. The title refers to the temperature at which the brain begins to die, reflecting the filmmakers' perspective on the political climate during the 2004 United States Presidential election.
Produced by Citizens United, the film was made in six weeks and features a song by country music singer Larry Gatlin. It was rated R for graphic content and swearing, which the producers contested. Critics described the film as a campaign advertisement for George W. Bush, noting its appeal to his supporters and its lack of emotional depth compared to Fahrenheit 9/11.
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.
Perfect For
Political documentary fansGeorge W. Bush supportersCritics of Michael Moore