Michael Moore Offering Free 'Capitalism' Screenings Tonight To Jobless, Homeless
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Following a solid opening in only four theaters last week, Michael Moore's latest documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story, is going nationwide tomorrow. And in true Michael Moore fashion, he wants to share it not only with ticket buyers, but with the people for whom he made the film: the jobless and homeless of America. So for Thursday night only, theaters in ten cities will give free tickets to anyone who shows up, no questions asked. Spread the word.
"To kick off the national release of Capitalism: A Love Story, I've asked the studio to offer a number of screenings in the nation's hardest hit cities -- the ones with the highest unemployment rates and highest foreclosure rates -- where those who've lost their jobs or who are in foreclosure (or have already been evicted) may attend my film free of charge," Moore said in a statement. "They've agreed, and so tonight (Thursday), the night before our opening day, ten cities will grant you free admission if you have fallen on hard times."
Publicity stunt or no, Moore's heart seems to be in the right place. He's not just bringing the free screening to major metropolitan areas, but places like Elkhart, Indiana, a manufacturing city that had an unemployment rate of 18 percent just last spring.
If you live in one of these cities and have fallen victim to economic woes, lost your job, struggle with foreclosures, or know anyone who has, check out the list of participating theaters and be Michael Moore's guest tonight:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:00 p.m.
Cinemark Orleans
4600 W Tropicana Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phoenix, Arizona
Thursday, Oct.1st, 7:00 p.m.
Harkins Christown
1620 W Monte Bello
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Fresno, California
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 p.m.
Edwards Stadium
250 Paseo Del Centro
Fresno, CA 93720
Saginaw, Michigan
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:00 p.m.
Goodrich Saginaw 8 Theater
3250 Kabobel Dr.
Saginaw, MI 48604
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 p.m.
Regal North Hills Stadium 14
4150 Main at North Hills St.
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 p.m.
Muvico Starlight
1800 Highwood Preserve Parkway
Tampa, FL 33647
Elkhart, Indiana
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:00 p.m.
Carmike Encore Park 14
2701 Cassopolis Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
Baltimore, Maryland
Thursday, October 1st, 7:30 p.m.
The Charles Theatre
1711 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Cleveland, Ohio Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:30 p.m.
AMC Westwood Town Center
21653 Center Ridge Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
Peoria, Illinois
Thursday, Oct. 1st, 7:00PM
Willow Knolls 14 Theatre
4100 W Willow Knolls Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
In addition to these free screenings, the cities of Miami, Madison, San Francisco, Chicago, and Grass Valley will be hosting benefit screenings, which you can read more about in Moore's full letter.
Moore detractors might be quick to call this a publicity stunt, but what do you think? Will those affected the hardest by the economy benefit from watching Moore's latest film?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-01-2009 @ 2:42PM
L1A said...
All the homeless and jobless should get off their asses and find a job instead of going to a movie.
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10-01-2009 @ 3:51PM
Mr.R said...
To read your sad commentary is to explain why the US is going down the drain. Enjoy!
10-01-2009 @ 8:28PM
Mark B said...
I am jobless and homeless and I am out there EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK looking for a job. I have given up everything over this job crunch and I cannot even find a restaurant to sweep floors, do dishes or even pick up cigerette butts from the street.
I have never held a sign on the side of the road but when you do see a handsome early 20's guy holding that sign help him out cause it will be me!
10-01-2009 @ 3:05PM
Ant said...
Some movie theatres smell bad enough with being filled with homeless people. Do you think there will be free booze as well?
In all seriousness, if Dinty Moore actually cared about the homeless and the jobless he would be giving all of the profits the film generates to charities...
You know, kind of like Bill O'Reilly (that evil capaitalist pig!)does with all of the money he made from his last book and website merchandise..
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10-01-2009 @ 6:50PM
Shalekendar said...
Excellent place, the internet, to publish information about something free for homeless people. I'm sure that after checking their email, they'll trot right over to see the film. Unless they download a pirate copy to view in the privacy of their cardboard box.
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10-01-2009 @ 8:39PM
Jen Yamato said...
That did occur to me. But I'm sure internet access is available to some homeless and jobless, and readers can also spread the word by mouth, no?
10-02-2009 @ 1:05AM
Kevin said...
A recent poll of the homeless in DC revealed that roughly 65% of them have cell phones, so I'd say that it isn't that far fetched to assume that those who want to have internet access have it. Homelessness is a serious problem in this country; its just a shame that most Americans spend no time understanding what the actual issues are.
10-01-2009 @ 3:15PM
Chet said...
Sure, it's a publicity stunt. And (as much as Moore's movies) a political ploy.
But it's still a more substantial gesture than the "villains" of Moore's latest flick have made, and classier than the snide comments that are already being dumped here.
"Get off their asses and find a job" -- really?
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10-01-2009 @ 3:22PM
Ant said...
More substantial gesture.... Really? REALLY?
I'm not going to defend the actions of AIG. They have done some truly greddy and irresponsible things. However, to say that the $10 movie ticket that Moore is giving away is more substantial than the millions of dollars AIG has given to charity is just... well, I'm not going to sling an insult.
10-01-2009 @ 3:45PM
Chet said...
Yes, REALLY.
Suggesting that AIG's charity is substantial in the light of all they've done isn't just absurd, it sounds like a defense of their actions.
10-01-2009 @ 4:14PM
Lisa said...
Michael Moore is the real capitalist pig... Thank ACORN for the housing crisis that's contributed to the number of homeless people in our country. Captalism is why America is great! Giving tax dollars to corrupt socialistic entities like ACORN will be our downfall. Stop the madness - the media is filtering what you will know. Watch Fox News, it's the only true source of reality!
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10-01-2009 @ 3:52PM
scott said...
this is sarcasm, right?
poe's law, i can't tell...
10-01-2009 @ 6:10PM
Reuben said...
I second Scott. Is this sarcasm? If not, I have quite a few bones to pick with you.
10-01-2009 @ 7:32PM
cablebfg said...
clearly it is sarcasm. He called Fox News a legitimate source of news!
10-01-2009 @ 8:07PM
AsilisArt said...
If it's not important to you when your tax dollars are being used to promote prostitution, child sexual abuse and illegal immigration then you aren't normal.
You would know nothing about anything important if it were not for Fox News.
ABC, NBC, CBS & CNN (the Obama fringe media networks) would rather you be uninformed like happy little mushrooms in the dark. Apparently, that's fine with you. ;)
11-14-2009 @ 10:39PM
jule@insidevortex.com said...
Michael Moore is a hero to mankind, thinking only of that which progresses our world. Therefore, any areas that lack integrity, transparency or exploit any human being will fall to the side in the thick of this movement which you could finally say is the peoples' revolution. Take arms against greed, lift hearts towards any ideology that secures life with health care, education and homes.
Thank you Mr. Moore
Respect
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