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Fahrenheit 9/11

Documentary and Nonfiction Film

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 American documentary written, directed by and starring Michael Moore, examining the administration of President George W. Bush before and after the September 11 attacks, including its ties to Saudi Arabia and its decision to launch the Iraq War. The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the first documentary to receive the award in nearly fifty years, and became the highest grossing documentary at the American box office up to that time. Its release during the 2004 United States presidential election made it a significant point of national political controversy.

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Original LanguageSourced to the subject's own account
English 1
Award
Palme d'Or 2
Release YearSourced to the subject's own account
2004 1
CountrySourced to the subject's own account
United States 1
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1. Fahrenheit 9/11 (Wikipedia)
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  • Fahrenheit 9/11, Introduction section
    Fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 American documentary film directed, written by, and starring Michael Moore.
  • Fahrenheit 9/11, Description, original language
    Fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 American documentary written, directed by and starring Michael Moore, examining the administration of President George W. Bush before and after the September 11 attacks, including its ties to Saudi Arabia and its decision to launch the Iraq War.
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2. Fahrenheit 9/11 (Wikidata)
Wikidata P166: Palme d'Or
Quote, Wikidata P166: Palme d'Or
Wikidata P166 (award received): Palme d'Or.
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