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Michael & Me is a 2005 documentary by Larry Elder that counters claims made by Michael Moore in his 2002 film Bowling for Columbine regarding gun ownership and violence in America. The film features interviews with individuals who have used firearms to defend themselves against crime, arguing that an armed society is a safer society. One notable interview includes a woman referred to as 'Jane Doe,' who discusses her experience of being raped and how she believes having a gun could have changed the outcome.
The documentary is presented in a style similar to Moore's earlier work, Roger & Me, and is often shown at conservative film festivals. Elder financed the film through a home equity loan, with a budget estimated at $350,000. The film aims to provide a contrasting perspective to Moore's views on gun control and violence in American culture.
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.
Perfect For
Gun rights advocatesConservative film enthusiastsCritics of Michael Moore