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Dear MoveOn Member,
Today is the big day: Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 opens in 868 theaters nationwide.
Thank you for signing up and far exceeding our goal of 100,000 pledges to see the film opening weekend. Packing the house will encourage more theaters to show the movie, so more Americans can see the film's thought-provoking exposé of Bush's war policy.
A few things for your check list:
1. In case you are approached by a reporter: Because of the controversy surrounding the film, the premiere may draw some press attention. Here are a few talking points in case you're interviewed by a reporter. The most important thing is to speak from your heart, and remember to identify yourself as a member of MoveOn PAC.
-- I'm here because this is the movie Republican leaders and the White House don't want America to see. It exposes the Bush administration's track record of deception.
-- I support this movie because we know it's been a struggle to get it in the theaters and I support free speech. This is a deeply patriotic movie. It expresses great concern for our troops in Iraq and their families. [Then talk about what the film means to you.]
-- This movie is just the beginning. I'll be going to a MoveOn PAC house party on Monday night to talk about the film and how we're going to defeat Bush in November.
2. Don't forget to wear blue! This will help MoveOn members find each other and will help us gauge how many people in the audience are there because of MoveOn PAC.
3. Bring flyers when you go to the theater. Many moviegoers will be walking out of the theater all fired up, but they may not have clear ideas about how to direct their passion. We need those people to join our efforts to win back the White House! We’ve made flyers that invite people to our house parties on Monday night with Michael Moore. Please download the flyer and make copies to bring with you when you go see the film, then hand them out afterwards. Just go to:
this here link
4. Sign up to attend a Monday night house party with Michael Moore. Hear Michael Moore on our national online conference call and ask him questions, join a community discussion about the film, and find out what you can do to unseat Bush in November. To find a MoveOn house party near you, go to:
this other here link
4 comments:
Meh, 10:30's too late to make the 11:00 news. If the local press is going to interview anybody, it'll likely be the early show so they can edit.
My sister said there was a bidding war/general conflict between the Senator and the Charles as to who got to show it. Kind of interesting...
well, the charles had secured the rights to show the movie. then the senator, lured by the scent of bloody, gushing money, launched an attempt to simultaneously show the film. the charles was infuriated, and thus fought back.
as far as i know, they won.
Yes, but it'll be just in time to make a nice feature in the Sunday papers. If a reporter speaks to you, remember, much like our VP, to speak frankly.
Did you see the thing about Wolfowitz saying that the problem with media coverage of Iraq was that the journalists were too chickenshit to actually go into the countryside and see that the Iraqis were full of love? Apology letter deconstructed.
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