Toronto Star: 10 most important works of the decade: No. 7, Fahrenheit 9/11

10 most important works of the decade: No. 7, Fahrenheit 9/11

By Linda Barnard Movies Writer
Published On Thu Dec 24 2009




We asked our critics and our readers to vote for the 10 Most Important Works of the Decade. We count down to No. 1 as we approach Dec. 31.


If Sept. 11, 2001 was the defining event of the decade in America, then it can be argued director Michael Moore's 2004 documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 was the defining film.

As the United States struggled to heal in the following months, people started asking questions about the true reason for the invasion of Iraq.

The ever-relentless Moore donned his ball cap and turned his camera on the Bush administration and corporate America, wondering aloud why young men and women were fighting and dying there.

As usual, Moore followed the money to get his story. Fahrenheit 9/11 claims President George W. Bush used the fear and paranoia that arose from the nation's tragedy to further, and bankroll, a war designed to keep oil flowing to America.

It's vintage Moore, the chubby schlub in a baseball jacket confronting congressmen on the street, urging them to sign up their kids to serve in Iraq. Damning footage abounds, including a scene showing Bush making political pronouncements on the golf course. "Now watch this drive," the president instructs reporters as he swings. .........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/742172--10-most-important-works-of-the-decade-no-7-farenheit-9-11

F-911 notwithstanding.

No. 2: The Da Vinci Code
No. 3: The Sopranos
No. 4: American Idol
No. 5: The Dark Knight
No. 6: Wii Sports
No. 7: Farenheit 9/11
No. 8: I Dreamed a Dream
No. 9: Borat
No. 10: Mad Men

you don't even want to know No. 1

For a list of important works of the last 10 years to include the likes of American Idol and not Brokeback Mountain is closing in on criminal.