Moore, Michael (1954- )

‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ at 20: Revisiting the Fear and Anger

Michael Moore’s hit documentary isn’t a prosecutor’s brief but a political and emotional appeal, rooted in the ways in which the country’s burdens are unequally borne.

By Nicolas Rapold

Academy Awards (Oscars) Bowling for Columbine (Movie) Brody, Adrien Chicago (Movie) Documentary Films and Programs Lilo & Stitch (Movie) Moore, Michael (1954- ) Movies Sanders, Chris (Film Director) The Pianist (Movie)

When the Oscars Were Held Amid Another Divisive War

Three days before the 2003 ceremony, the United States invaded Iraq. Despite pleas to delay the awards, the academy went ahead with what became a politics-suffused evening.

By Sarah Bahr