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Michael Moore Wins at Cannes

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2004

August 1, 2004 by Leave a Comment

Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore’s damning documentary film on President George W. Bush’s war on Iraq, won the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes. The jury of four Americans and one French person awarded Moore on “merit” not on “politics,” according to jury President Quentin Tarantino. It was the first time since 1956 that the top prize has gone to a documentary. In his acceptance … [Read more...] about Michael Moore Wins at Cannes

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