For the latest analysis on Moore's documentary, "Fahrenheit 9/11," read this Slate article that completely exposes the movie's internal contradictions and factual innaccuracies.
There's likely more analysis to come that will, I'm guessing, point out some slick editing skills that completely take events and speeches out of context or blur them together, as Moore did to Charlton Heston's speech in "Bowling for Columbine."
For Moore fans who are reading this, please wade through some of the name-calling Slate writer Christopher Hitchens pours all over this movie. Take note of the important points he makes, instead. There's some real truth out there that fans of this movie need to deal with if they are to see it as a legitimate political expose.
Alternatively, if the argument is, hey, it's just art (Or another variation: Hey, it's just Moore's opinion), then please, please, please recognize that the movie is completely illegitimate and has no credibility whatsoever. So let's not treat it like it can contribute to our understanding of the political world or the Iraqi war.
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