Roger & Me Movie Review 1989

Hilarious, controversial and atypical semi-documentary details Moore's protracted efforts to meet General Motors president Roger Smith and confront him with the poverty and despair afflicting Flint, Michigan, after GM closed its plants there. Includes some emotionally grabbing scenes: a Flint family is evicted just before Christmas; a woman makes a living by selling rabbits for food or pets; and a then soon-to-be Miss America addresses the socioeconomic impact of GM's decision. One of the highest-grossing non-fiction films ever released, and Moore's first.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 91 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary, Motor Vehicle Dept., Interviews, Corporate Shenanigans, Detroit, Rabbits

Screenplay

Michael Moore

Cast

Michael Moore, Anita Bryant, Bob Eubanks, Pat Boone

Cinematography

Kevin Rafferty, Chris Beaver, John Prusak, Bruce Schermer

Director

Michael Moore

Producer

Dog Eat Dog Productions, Michael Moore