TagMichael Moore

Michael Moore’s films critique the structural contradictions of American capitalism, highlighting issues of poverty and labor. Rather than denying capitalism itself, he argues that we should use democracy to correct its negative aspects and move toward a better capitalism.   I have a favorite filmmaker. He was very influential in changing the healthcare system in the United States...

Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine argues that America’s gun problem goes beyond mere legal regulations and reflects deeply ingrained fear and mistrust in society, and calls for greater social change.   I don’t live in the United States, and I don’t plan to. But sometimes I imagine myself living in the United States. The reason I stop myself from doing so is...