Fahrenheit 9/11

A 2004 American documentary film directed and written by Michael Moore, focusing on the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks and the policies of President George W. Bush's administration. The film explores alleged connections between the Bush family and the bin Laden family, and criticizes the motives behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Moore asserts that the American media failed to provide an objective analysis of the war's causes and consequences, contributing to a climate of fear among the populace. The film features footage of President Bush learning about the second plane hitting the World Trade Center while visiting an elementary school, where he remained in the classroom for approximately seven minutes. It also addresses military recruitment practices, highlighting that enlistees often come from the working class, while children of politicians and affluent citizens tend to avoid military service. The film was awarded the Palme d'Or at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and became the highest-grossing documentary at the time, earning over $220 million worldwide. However, it sparked significant controversy and criticism for alleged inaccuracies and bias in its presentation.