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Originally Posted by DJ  The problem with films like that are they become thoroughly self serving. The director sets out to raise an issue and then just bangs on constantly about it until the film finishes by which time he hopes that he has brainwashed you in to increased thinking in favour of the director's notions. There is no other side and there are no reverse arguments generally allowed as that may weaken the directors points. Additionally tends to be a film you only enjoy if you have strong opinions with relation to the subject that is being discusssed. I agree with you in not liking these kinds of films either. |
The problem with Michael Moore in general.
Watched 'War On Democracy' the other day and while you could level the same criticism at John Pilger, it's hard to get away from the cold hard facts on display.