Fahrenheit 9/11: The Dark Horse Becomes a Contender

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By Dilshad D. Ali
IslamOnline Correspondent

That controversial documentary director Michael Moore likes to gun for the Bush administration and conservatives (and Republicans) in general is no new news. To see any of his films is to understand that. But the surge building for his newest award-winning documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11 (which still has no release date at press time), in the independent film circuit and in the media speaks of a huge tidal wave steadily rushing towards the US movie-loving public. The question is: Will it impact the presidential election?
Answer: Not having seen the film yet (as it has only been shown at last week?Ds Cannes Film Festival in France), it?Ds difficult to say. But the hype and sneak peeks issued through reviews in major newspapers and on Michael Moore?Ds Web site speak of a whining mosquito that won?Dt be slapped away. It probably won?Dt win the election for Democratic hopeful John Kerry, but it?Dll sure stir up enough of a flap to aggravate the Bush administration and maybe swing some votes."