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Monday, November 21, 2005
This Divided State
What happens when student body leadership wants to bring Michael Moore to speak at Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah? Colorado may also be red, but it ain't THAT bad!
If you go to the site in the next day or so, you can watch 26 minutes of the film, This Divided State
The Utah Independent Media Center said:
Filmed between September and November 2004, This Divided State follows the controversy surrounding Utah Valley State College’s invitation to liberal filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus. Though UVSC is located in one of the most conservative counties in the United States, vehement opposition to Moore’s visit was much greater than anticipated. Equally surprising, however, was the overwhelming support for Moore, vocalized by students and community members previously considered “apathetic.” Debate between Moore supporters and Moore protestors raged openly in the media and public forums. Death threats, hate mail, bribes, and lawsuits were all candidly captured on film.
Steven Greenstreet, director and producer of This Divided State, tracks the personal stories of the key figures embroiled in this controversy, as well as opinions of the community at large. By delving into the personal motives and expectations of those involved, Greenstreet effectively presents the causes and effects of this unprecedented debate.
If you go to the site in the next day or so, you can watch 26 minutes of the film, This Divided State
The Utah Independent Media Center said:
Filmed between September and November 2004, This Divided State follows the controversy surrounding Utah Valley State College’s invitation to liberal filmmaker Michael Moore to speak on campus. Though UVSC is located in one of the most conservative counties in the United States, vehement opposition to Moore’s visit was much greater than anticipated. Equally surprising, however, was the overwhelming support for Moore, vocalized by students and community members previously considered “apathetic.” Debate between Moore supporters and Moore protestors raged openly in the media and public forums. Death threats, hate mail, bribes, and lawsuits were all candidly captured on film.
Steven Greenstreet, director and producer of This Divided State, tracks the personal stories of the key figures embroiled in this controversy, as well as opinions of the community at large. By delving into the personal motives and expectations of those involved, Greenstreet effectively presents the causes and effects of this unprecedented debate.
posted by Carol at 9:02 PM
1 Comments:
I can only shake my head with wonder and amazement! It's no wonder we have trouble with peace in our world. I have a hard time understanding the mind-set that would demonize a person just because their viewpoint was different from mine. They equate Michael Moore with Hitler. How does one make the mental leap to equate a filmmaker with someone who committed massive genocide? Amazing.
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