Question 1

What unusual funding sources helped Michael Moore make Roger & Me?

Accepted Answer

The film was partially funded with $50,000 from bingo games, plus Moore sold his house and held yard sales. Actor Edward Asner also sent a check after being asked for support.

Question 2

Why did Michael Moore sue a magazine, and how did it impact the film?

Accepted Answer

Moore sued Mother Jones for breach of contract after being fired in 1985. He used the settlement money to partially fund Roger & Me.

Question 3

What legal issue arose from the film's portrayal of a real person?

Accepted Answer

Former friend Larry Stecco successfully sued Michael Moore for 'false light invasion of privacy,' arguing his portrayal as a rich partygoer was inaccurate—he was actually a pro-bono lawyer for Flint's poor.

Question 4

Where was the premiere of Roger & Me held, and why was it significant?

Accepted Answer

The premiere was at Showcase Cinemas in Burton, MI, next to Flint, because by 1989 all movie theaters had closed within Flint's city limits.

Question 5

Which major film festivals has Roger & Me been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Berlin International Film Festival in 1990, New York Film Festival in 2012, and International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2015.

Question 6

What unusual funding sources helped finance Roger & Me?

Accepted Answer

The film was partially funded with $50,000 from bingo games. Michael Moore also sold his house, held yard sales, and received a check from Edward Asner after sending a support request.

Question 7

Why was there a successful lawsuit against Michael Moore related to this film?

Accepted Answer

Former friend Larry Stecco successfully sued Moore for 'false light invasion of privacy,' arguing his portrayal as a high-society rich pig at a fundraiser misrepresented him as a lawyer who worked pro-bono for Flint's poor residents.

Question 8

What magazine did Michael Moore briefly work for before making Roger & Me?

Accepted Answer

Moore worked for Mother Jones magazine for three months in 1985 before being fired for putting his friend on the cover. He later sued and used the settlement money to partially fund this film.

Question 9

Where was the premiere of Roger & Me held and why was that location significant?

Accepted Answer

The premiere was at Showcase Cinemas in Burton, MI, because by 1989 all movie theaters had closed within Flint city limits.

Question 10

What was Michael Moore's financial situation during the production of Roger & Me?

Accepted Answer

Moore was collecting $98 per week on welfare at the time of production.

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