Larry Elder spent 18 months trying to secure an interview with filmmaker Michael Moore to challenge his views on gun violence.
Synopsis
Larry Elder spent 18 months trying to secure an interview with filmmaker Michael Moore to challenge his views on gun violence.
Synopsis
Larry Elder, a radio talk-show host, spends a year and a half trying to interview filmmaker Michael Moore. Elder's documentary, Michael & Me, responds to Moore's claims in Bowling for Columbine about gun violence and American culture. Elder interviews individuals, including a woman known as "Jane Doe," who discuss how firearms helped them avoid crime. The film presents Elder's arguments against Moore's views, reflecting the ongoing debate over gun rights and safety in the United States.
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Why Watch
- Meet Larry Elder, the filmmaker challenging Michael Moore's views.
- Find out how guns have been used for self-defense in real cases.
- See interviews with individuals who argue for gun ownership rights.
Did You Know
- Larry Elder took out a home equity loan to finance the film's $350,000 budget.
- The film features an interview with a woman identified as 'Jane Doe' who was raped.
- Michael & Me was released in 2005, following Moore's 2002 Bowling for Columbine.
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Who created the documentary Michael & Me?
Larry Elder, a Los Angeles-based radio and television talk show host, created the documentary.
What was the budget for the documentary Michael & Me?
The estimated budget for Michael & Me was $350,000, which Larry Elder financed through a home equity loan.
What is the main argument presented in Michael & Me?
Michael & Me argues that an armed society is a safer society, using interviews with individuals who have used guns to prevent crime.
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