Slacker Uprising | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Moore
Actors: Roseanne, Eddie Vedder, Michael Moore, Viggo Mortenson, Thousands Of Slackers
Studio: Brave New Films
Category: Movie
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 1228
Genre: Nonfiction
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 100 Minutes
ASIN: B001GIYC4K
Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 2008
Release Date: November 19, 2008 (New: This Week)
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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.To encourage the slackers to show up, they were offered a clean change of underwear, free Ramen noodles, and a promise that no event would start before noon and no politician would be allowed to speak. These enticements filled basketball arenas and concert halls every night on the "Slacker Uprising Tour."Along with Moore's appearance, "Slacker Uprising" features live performances or appearances by Eddie Vedder (of Pearl Jam), Roseanne Barr, Joan Baez, Tom Morello (of Rage Against the Machine), R.E.M., Steve Earle, and Viggo Mortensen. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 Simply Awesome November 9, 2008
S. Hallauer (Redmond, WA)
Michael Moore's dedication to free speech, getting young people engaged in the political process as well as his dedication to America is to be highly commended.
Only Religulous ranks higher as a documentary this year for me.
 Goofball October 23, 2008
C. Weaver (Franklin, TN USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Funny movie of goofball Moore's failed attempt to recreate his childhood dreams of leading a group like the Yippies...
Politics can go f..... October 19, 2008
A. Jackson (AZ, MI, NC)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I type this now...so you can read it now. GO VOTE but bring a crayon and color outside the lines if you want...thats what freedom is about
Interesting documentary October 18, 2008
Peter (Melbourne Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Michael Moore went on a 60 city tour before the 2004 election in an attempt to get a greater voter turnout. His methods of giving speeches to the youth at college campuses worked as it generated debate on the media and got people discussing the issues of the election.
Moore has a good sense of humour and his way of expressing himself is original and thoughtful.
A good documentary.
No closed caption October 12, 2008
GoddessOfChocolate (Moore, OK, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I saw this free online and it was worth watching but I won't buy it because it has no closed caption. I have several good friends who are deaf or hard of hearing so I notice stuff like that.
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