Michael Moore’s “Slacker Uprising” Will Be Released On The Web For Free
By David Chen/Sept. 5, 2008 7:58 am EST
This is being done entirely as a gift to my fans. The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters ever at the polls in November. I think Slacker Uprising will inspire (millions) to get off the couch and give voting a chance.
It’s interesting to see Moore experimenting with a new business model, although obviously the intention here is not to make money but to propagate a political message. Something that does pique my curiosity is how much potential Moore’s films actually have to change minds: Despite being massively successful at the box office, Fahrenheit 9/11’s explicit goal to unseat a president ended in a wash. Will this film achieve its purpose of getting the younger generation out to the voting booth? Judging by the film’s trailer, it’s not going to win over any conservatives, but who knows? Distributing the film for free on the internet might give it an edge it wouldn’t otherwise have.
via CNet
