$49,850 was the travel cost demanded by conservative commentator Sean Hannity to speak at Utah Valley State College shortly before Michael Moore's visit.
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$49,850 was the travel cost demanded by conservative commentator Sean Hannity to speak at Utah Valley State College shortly before Michael Moore's visit.
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Synopsis
In September 2004, Utah Valley State College became the center of a heated political clash when student council leaders Jim Bassi and Joseph Vogel invited filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus. The predominantly conservative community of Orem reacted with protests, hate mail, and threats, believing university funds should not support Moore's visit. In response, UVSC invited conservative commentator Sean Hannity, who demanded nearly $50,000 for travel costs. The documentary captures the escalating tensions and debates surrounding free speech and political engagement in a divided community.
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Why Watch
- See the clash over Michael Moore's campus visit.
- Meet local figures like Kay Anderson and Sean Hannity.
- Find out how a community reacted to political division.
- Watch the impact of free speech on a college campus.
Did You Know
- Michael Moore was invited to speak at UVSC in September 2004.
- Sean Hannity's travel costs for his appearance totaled $49,850.
- Kay Anderson offered UVSC $25,000 to cancel Moore’s appearance.
- The film was edited down from over 70 hours of footage.
- This Divided State won an audience-based award for Best Documentary in 2005.
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Who directed This Divided State?
Steven Greenstreet directed This Divided State.
What was the budget for Sean Hannity's appearance at UVSC?
Sean Hannity's travel costs totaled $49,850.
What percentage of critics gave This Divided State a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes?
83% of 24 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
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