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Synopsis: Slacker Uprising traces Michael Moore's 62-city tour of the swing states during the 2004 Presidential election and records the thrilling -- and frightening -- response he received across the country. Moore's goal was to convince millions of non-voting "slackers" -- mostly between the ages of 18-29 -- to give voting a try. Starting out in Elk Rapids, Michigan, in front of an audience of 400, the tour caught on like wildfire with up to 16,000 slackers each night coming to see Moore and his traveling band of speakers, comedians, and musicians.
Starring: Roseanne, Eddie Vedder
Supporting actors: Michael Moore, Viggo Mortenson, Thousands of Slackers
Directed by: Michael Moore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: Brave New Films
ASIN: B001GIYC4K
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Slacker Uprising DVD ~ Roseanne

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  • US Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 2008
  • Production Company: Dog Eat Dog Films, Westside Productions
  • Also Known As: Michael Moore's Uprising / Slacker Uprising / The Great '04 Slacker Uprising / Uprising / We Were This Close
  • Filming Locations: Akron, Ohio, USA | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | Ames, Iowa, USA | Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA | Athens, Ohio, USA | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA | Big Rapids, Michigan, USA | Boca Raton, Florida, USA | California, USA | Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | Columbus, Ohio, USA | Dearborn, Michigan, USA | Del Mar, California, USA | Detroit, Michigan, USA | East Lansing, Michigan, USA | Elk Rapids, Michigan, USA | Eugene, Oregon, USA | Fairmont, West Virginia, USA | Gainesville, Florida, USA | Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA | Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA | Jacksonville, Florida, USA | Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | Madison, Wisconsin, USA | Miami Beach, Florida, USA | Miami, Florida, USA | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA | Nashville, Tennessee, USA | Orem, Utah, USA | Orlando, Florida, USA | Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, USA | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | Phoenix, Arizona, USA | Portland, Oregon, USA | Reno, Nevada, USA | Seattle, Washington, USA | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA | Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA | Tallahassee, Florida, USA | Tampa, Florida, USA | Toledo, Ohio, USA | Tucson, Arizona, USA | Youngstown, Ohio, USA | Royce Hall - 340 Royce Drive, UCLA, Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Moore charging the students, trying to get people to vote, September 27, 2008
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This review is from: Slacker Uprising (DVD)
"Slacker Uprising" is a very good and revealing documentary. It documents Michael Moore's 2004 Tour to get the "slackers" to register and vote. He travels to college campuses giving speeches, giving away slacker necessities (clean underwear and ramen noodles) and getting people to register.

Across the country, he goes to the key states, along with a number of famous guests (R.E.M., Eddie Vedder, Tom Morello, Viggo Mortensen, etc.). As he goes along this Tour of the country he encounters strong opposition, especially in the conservative states. As businessmen try to bribe student government with money to ban Michael Moore from college campuses (Free Speech anyone?!), and some actually succeed in banning him (in California of all places), Moore goes on trying to reach out to students.

This is probably the least biased of Moore's documentary and shows his trip throughout the country as he gathers supporters for the Kerry campaign. This is a very interesting documentary released as the 2008 Election nears, maybe merely for effect. But, maybe also to raise some consciousness about a citizen's right and duty to vote, which ultimately, Moore's main message.
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good, September 23, 2008
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This review is from: Slacker Uprising (Amazon Instant Video)
I was mystified at the many scathing reviews this latest offering from Michael Moore received. I hesitated to watch it, because I read these reviews before viewing the free movie download online. Not to worry! The humor, honesty, and decency of his previous films are all here in spades. I wonder what inspires such vicious attacks on someone who insists on pursuing his truth--even if one disagrees with him.
Overall I found the film very entertaining (note ramen noodles and underwear). Highly recommended.
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth watching, September 23, 2008
This review is from: Slacker Uprising (Amazon Instant Video)
In these last few weeks before election day, Mike Moore has released this movie free to anyone who wants to see it. Filled with scenes from the 'Slacker tour' of 2004, M.M. shows us how every vote counts and just how important it is to be informed and to take part in the Democratic process. With his usual sense of humor intact, Mike reminds us just how much work it takes to bring about change in our democracy. I am pleased to be able to distribute this film as I wish, and I applaud Amazon for making the Hi-Res version available for online viewing.
Personally, I enjoyed this film, and the rekindling of spirit that it brought to my sense of urgency about this election. With banks failing and people getting killed needlessly in Iraq, it is indeed time to take this country back!
Thanks again, Michael Moore!
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